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AIBearishBlockonomi · May 17/10
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China Makes AI-Driven Layoffs Illegal as Global Job Cuts Hit 61,000 in 2026

China has ruled that AI-driven layoffs are illegal, classifying AI adoption as a voluntary business decision rather than grounds for worker termination. Meanwhile, global tech companies have eliminated over 61,000 jobs in the first four months of 2026 alone, with major firms like Amazon, Block, and Meta redirecting savings toward AI infrastructure investments.

AIBearishFortune Crypto · May 36/10
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Chinese court rules firms can’t lay off workers on AI grounds

A Chinese court ruled that a tech firm illegally terminated an employee who refused demotion when his role was automated by AI, establishing legal protections against AI-driven layoffs. The decision signals growing judicial scrutiny of corporate automation practices and worker displacement in China's tech sector.

Chinese court rules firms can’t lay off workers on AI grounds