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AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?

AI-related layoffs are in full swing as tech companies invest in artificial intelligence agents they say will take over tasks traditionally done by humans. But a major AI infrastructure and software company says the agents fail to produce professionally acceptable work more than 19 times out of 20, and some analysts say the technology is overhyped and being using as an excuse for laying off workers.

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Entertainment, Entertainment, Arts, Music, Sports

April 18, 2026

Alex Nino Gheciu

Raptors turn to neoclassical sound for playoff hype videos, tapping pianist Tony Ann

The Toronto Raptors are back in the playoffs, and their…

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Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?
Star

April 18, 2026

Summer gas is here. What does that mean for sky-high prices?

As a gas tax break comes down the pipe from…

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Palestinian football officials worry Canada won't approve visas in time for FIFA meeting
Star

April 18, 2026

Palestinian football officials worry Canada won’t approve visas in time for FIFA meeting

Media reports published this week suggested Canada had blocked members…

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Electric ferries are breaking records — and quietly joining Canada's fleet
Star

April 18, 2026

Electric ferries are breaking records — and quietly joining Canada’s fleet

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How 1 bad butter tart sent this man on a mission to protect the Canadian treat
Star

April 18, 2026

How 1 bad butter tart sent this man on a mission to protect the Canadian treat

John Meissner has loved butter tarts since he was a…

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Fear of reprisals, isolation, anxiety: Report documents mental health concerns at CSIS
Star

April 18, 2026

Fear of reprisals, isolation, anxiety: Report documents mental health concerns at CSIS

Canadian Security Intelligence Service employees who came forward as part…

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Sports

April 17, 2026

Dan Ralph

Woodbine jockey Pietro Moran looking to build upon his stellar 2025 campaign

TORONTO — Pietro Moran has a tough act to follow….

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Business, Health, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

April 17, 2026

More cases of salmonella infection confirmed in outbreak tied to Hamilton restaurant

HAMILTON — More cases of salmonella infection have been confirmed…

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Stanley Cup playoffs primer: What to know for each first-round series
Sports, Star

April 17, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs primer: What to know for each first-round series

CBC Sports’ daily newsletter gets you ready for all eight…

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