China will weigh job losses before approving some AI projects.
China's State Council published guidelines last Friday that make job losses part of reviewing AI projects. Projects in state-licensed sectors that could cause big job shocks must get an employment risk check during approval. Firms are also urged to warn workers early, but the rules set no penalties yet.
Why it mattersMost AI rules govern what the software does, not how many jobs it replaces. If you work in a labour-heavy industry, this is the first big sign that automation may need a jobs plan.
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