In China, AI is threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs in one particular industry
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In China, AI is threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs in one particular industry

SAPO Notícias1 September 2026 at 11:50

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence tools in video production and e-commerce in China is replacing human actors and presenters, threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs in a specific sector.

The industry in question directly employs hundreds of thousands of people, who are now facing AI-driven automation.

This trend represents a significant challenge for professionals in the entertainment and commercial presentation sector in China, as companies opt for more cost-effective and efficient technological solutions.

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