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Chinese Court Rules AI Replacement of Tech Worker Unlawful

A tech worker in Hangzhou, China, was dismissed when an AI system took over his role. However, an appeals court in the city has since ruled this termination to be unlawful, setting a precedent in the evolving legal landscape of AI and employment.

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