AI agents lag far behind human workers. Why are tech companies laying off the humans?
Tech companies are laying off employees while investing heavily in AI agents that cannot perform tasks reliably. Research shows these agents fail professionally acceptable work more than 95% of the time, raising questions about their role in the workforce. Analysts suggest the hype around AI technology may be a cover for reducing human labor costs.
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