China Worried About AI Taking Jobs From Workers

China is using artificial intelligence, or AI, more and more in workplaces. This has made government leaders worried about workers losing their jobs. A government newspaper recently wrote that China needs to protect workers' rights as AI changes how companies do business. The newspaper wants the government to make new rules to keep workers safe.

The Workers' Daily is China's official newspaper for workers. On June 11, it published a strong message about AI in the workplace. The newspaper said government agencies need to act quickly to protect employees. It wants regulators to make better labor rules and watch how AI computer programs work.

AI presents a big challenge for China's government. Jobs are very important for keeping the country stable and peaceful. Leaders worry that if too many people lose their jobs, it could cause social problems. A banking company called Citigroup thinks that 70 million Chinese workers could lose their jobs because of AI.

The Workers' Daily has been writing many stories about how AI affects workers. The newspaper found several problems that employees face because of new technology. Some workers are having their skills copied by computers. Other workers like delivery drivers do not understand how computer programs decide who gets which jobs.

The Chinese government has started warning companies not to fire workers when they bring in AI. Courts have made rulings that favor workers in disputes. Companies must retrain workers or give them different jobs before they can fire them. The government wants to make sure workers are protected as technology continues to change workplaces.