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Chinese court makes it illegal to fire humans & replace them with AI
May 4, 2026
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A Chinese court has ruled that companies cannot fire employees solely to replace them with artificial intelligence systems, in a decision that highlights Beijing’s attempt to balance rapid technological adoption with labor market stability. The Hangzhou Intermediate People’s Court found that terminating a worker’s contract because their role had been automated constitutes an unlawful dismissal.
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