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technology Scmp World 2026-05-04

Chinese court rules AI cost-cutting not legal grounds for termination

A Chinese court has declared it illegal for companies to fire employees because an AI could do the job cheaper, setting limits on AI-driven job displacement. The ruling came after a fintech firm fired an employee for refusing a demotion and pay cut following the implementation of AI.

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