AI vs jobs: AI can’t be a free pass for layoffs, China courts signal in landmark rulings
A series of court rulings in China is beginning to reshape the legal approach to AI-led layoffs, indicating that automation alone may not be sufficient grounds for terminating employees. Decisions from courts in Hangzhou and Beijing between December 2025 and April 2026 point to a shift from viewing AI as an unavoidable disruption to treating … Read more
