A tech worker in China is laid off and replaced by AI
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- Category: World News
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 06:35 UTC
- Sources: NPR News
A tech worker in eastern China's Hangzhou was laid off and replaced by an artificial intelligence system, raising questions about employment laws. NPR reports the incident, while Euronews does not provide further information on this story.
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