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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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Indigenous patient who sought ER help twice in 2 days was 'crying in pain' before she died, inquest hears
Star

April 10, 2026

Indigenous patient who sought ER help twice in 2 days was ‘crying in pain’ before she died, inquest hears

What to know about today’s inquest proceedingsDay 11 of the…

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Nurse says she looked at woman '3 to 5 seconds,' staff overwhelmed before sepsis death at Ontario hospital
Star

April 10, 2026

Nurse says she looked at woman ‘3 to 5 seconds,’ staff overwhelmed before sepsis death at Ontario hospital

The triage nurse who initially assessed Heather Winterstein on the…

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The ostrich con: Arguments to save birds from cull in B.C. were based on falsehoods, evidence shows
Star

April 10, 2026

The ostrich con: Arguments to save birds from cull in B.C. were based on falsehoods, evidence shows

What if the key to preventing the next global pandemic…

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We sent a toilet to the moon, too. It kept having issues
Star

April 10, 2026

We sent a toilet to the moon, too. It kept having issues

When we sent four humans 406,771 kilometres into space for…

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Sports

April 10, 2026

John Chidley-Hill

Ingram has season-high 38 points as Raptors rout Heat; Toronto closes in on playoffs

TORONTO — Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 38 points as…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

April 9, 2026

Paola Loriggio

Frank Stronach’s lawyers argue abuse of process in preparing complainants

TORONTO — Prosecutors and police were “unacceptably negligent” in capturing…

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Business, Ontario/Quebec, Utilities

April 9, 2026

Allison Jones

Ontario electricity system to add 14 new solar, wind projects

TORONTO — Ontario’s electricity system operator is giving long-term energy…

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Justice, National, Ontario/Quebec

April 9, 2026

Man who admitted involvement in gold heist at Toronto’s Pearson airport gets 4 years

TORONTO — A man who admitted his role in the…

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Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in surprise statement at White House
Star

April 9, 2026

Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in surprise statement at White House

First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein…

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