China Orders Agencies to Curb AI Job Losses, Tightening Oversight of Algorithmic Hiring
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Updated · Reuters · Oct 23
China Orders Agencies to Curb AI Job Losses, Tightening Oversight of Algorithmic Hiring
1 articles · Updated · Reuters · Oct 23
Summary
Friday guidelines from China’s State Council told government agencies to mitigate employment disruption from AI and prepare responses to related labor-market risks.
The cabinet said authorities should strengthen monitoring systems, draft contingency plans and support job transitions and re-employment when AI projects could significantly disrupt hiring.
Displaced workers are to receive targeted career guidance, skills training and job recommendations, while agencies are also tasked with expanding AI’s positive employment effects through new jobs and better job quality.
The rules also tighten scrutiny of AI in human-resources management, targeting algorithm misuse including discrimination, fraudulent recruitment and privacy infringement.