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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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Justice, Ontario/Quebec, Politics

April 14, 2026

Liam Casey

Ontario plans massive jail expansion, internal government documents show

TORONTO — Ontario is planning a massive expansion of jails…

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'He's going to kill me': Ex-partner of Ont. politician Mike Strange testifies at ex-Olympian's assault trial
Star

April 14, 2026

‘He’s going to kill me’: Ex-partner of Ont. politician Mike Strange testifies at ex-Olympian’s assault trial

Niagara Falls, Ont., city Coun. Mike Strange pleaded not guilty…

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Sports

April 14, 2026

Joshua Clipperton

Mavrik Bourque’s first NHL hat trick powers Stars’ comeback win over Maple Leafs 6-5

TORONTO — Mavrik Bourque registered his first NHL hat trick…

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National, Ontario/Quebec

April 13, 2026

Maan Alhmidi

Ontario family mourns Canadian man killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon

A Canadian man who lived in Windsor, Ont., was killed…

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Ontario/Quebec

April 13, 2026

Support worker charged after a woman’s death at supportive living residence

A developmental support worker is facing two charges after a…

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Orbán’s defeat may signal shift in Europe’s far-right, illiberal tide says Michael Ignatieff
Star

April 13, 2026

Orbán’s defeat may signal shift in Europe’s far-right, illiberal tide says Michael Ignatieff

For Michael Ignatieff, news that Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule in…

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Guns, jewels and a heist: Inside the fake world police built for accused killer Dean Penney
Star

April 13, 2026

Guns, jewels and a heist: Inside the fake world police built for accused killer Dean Penney

The RCMP conducted a four-year undercover investigation aimed at getting…

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Sports

April 13, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Five Things To Know: Raptors vs. Cavaliers in NBA playoffs

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors will return to the NBA…

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Sports

April 13, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Second-year guard Jamal Shead model of consistency for playoff-bounce Toronto Raptors

TORONTO — Entering his sophomore NBA season, Jamal Shead knew…

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