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Could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answer
Published 31 July 2026 ¡ tech
Across the country, workers are fearful about the impact of AI on their livelihoods in an increasingly fragile labour market On the tree-lined streets of
Across the country, workers are fearful about the impact of AI on their livelihoods in an increasingly fragile labour market On the tree-lined streets of Wuhan, where cars jostle for space with mopeds and cargo trucks, the malfunctioning of a new type of vehicle has recently been causing chaos on the cityâs roads.
In March, several cars from a fleet of driverless taxis stopped abruptly in the streets. The âsystem malfunctionâ left distressed riders stranded for hours. The
robotaxis, known as Apollo Go and powered by artificial intelligence (AI), were taken off Wuhanâs streets for months for investigations. Continue reading...
Published: July 31, 2026 ⢠7:52 AM IST ¡ Updated: July 31, 2026 ⢠8:39 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Across the country, workers are fearful about the impact of AI on their livelihoods in an increasingly fragile labour market On the tree-lined streets of Wuhan, where cars jostle for space with mopeds and cargo trucks, the malfunctioning of a new type of vehicle has recently been causing chaos on the cityâs roads.
In March, several cars from a fleet of driverless taxis stopped abruptly in the streets.
The âsystem malfunctionâ left distressed riders stranded for hours.
The robotaxis, known as Apollo Go and powered by artificial intelligence (AI), were taken off Wuhanâs streets for months for investigations.