Apr 20
Chinese tech workers are starting to train their AI doubles–and pushing back
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Tech workers in China are being encouraged by employers to train AI agents to replicate their specific skills and personalities. This trend, exemplified by projects like Colleague Skill, is causing significant concern among employees regarding job displacement.
Why it matters
The automation of professional expertise via digital twins signals a new frontier of labor displacement and worker resistance in high-skill sectors.
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