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news Scmp World 2026-04-12

AI 'Skill Harvesting' Project Goes Viral Amid Chinese Job Insecurities

An open-source AI project allowing the 'harvesting' of human skills, from historical figures to everyday workers, has gained traction in China. This trend surfaces as young Chinese workers grapple with growing job insecurity due to rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.

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