China moves to cushion AI job losses with risk reviews, worker support
By MLex Staff ( October 26, 2026, 08:27 GMT | Insight) -- China is moving to curb job losses from artificial intelligence, calling for risk assessments of projects that could significantly disrupt employment and stronger systems to monitor, flag and respond to displacement risks. Guidelines issued by the State Council’s General Office prioritize AI deployment in jobs facing labor shortages or hazardous conditions to improve working environments, occupational safety and productivity. China is moving to curb job losses from artificial intelligence, calling for risk assessments of projects that could significantly disrupt employment and stronger systems to monitor, flag and respond to displacement risks....
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