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Chinese leaders worry about workers being displaced by the tech they are promoting
China's government and tech firms compete fiercely for control of advanced AI systems, accelerating the country's automation capabilities. This escalation threatens global employment as Chinese AI systems scale internationally, competing for market dominance and reshaping workforce demand.
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