Around 160 programmers in Beijing, including Fei Zhaojun, were laid off after their superiors questioned the ability of AI to replace human jobs. The rapid adoption of AI in China is fueling concerns about job losses, particularly in sectors such as content creation and translation. Data shows a surge in the use of AI models and agents by companies in various industries in China. The impact is being felt across different sectors, including a sharp decline in the production of short dramas with real actors as more studios turn to AI-generated videos. This situation is exacerbated by China's aging and shrinking population, which will add further pressure on the labor market.
