Chinese tech workers are starting to train their AI doubles–and pushing back

# Chinese Workers Are Training AI to Replace Themselves—and Having Second Thoughts Chinese tech companies are asking their employees to teach AI systems how to do their jobs, essentially creating digital versions of themselves that could eventually eliminate the need for human workers. Some workers who were initially excited about AI are now questioning whether they're helping to automate themselves out of a job. The situation highlights a growing tension between companies' desires to cut costs with AI and workers' natural concerns about job security.
Tech workers in China are being instructed by their bosses to train AI agents to replace them—and it’s prompting a wave of soul-searching among otherwise enthusiastic early adopters.  Earlier this month a GitHub project called Colleague Skill, which claimed workers could use it to “distill” the
More from Latest News
Get new guides every week
Real AI income strategies, tool reviews, and plain-English news — free in your inbox.



