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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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Sports

April 8, 2026

Gregory Strong

Yamamoto in form as Dodgers top Blue Jays 4-1 to hand Toronto its sixth loss in a row

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Disaster, Ontario/Quebec

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Environment, Lifestyle, Ontario/Quebec

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Star

April 7, 2026

Conservatives call for ethics probe of Champagne as questions raised over high-speed rail

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Justice, Ontario/Quebec

April 7, 2026

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U.K. blocks Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, from entering the country
Star

April 7, 2026

U.K. blocks Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, from entering the country

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Star

April 7, 2026

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Southern Canadians have been occasionally treated to neon-soaked night skies…

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