China pins hopes on society-wide AI push to add jobs, rejuvenate economy - Reuters
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"Employment potential will be unleashed in sectors such as digital economy, high-end manufacturing and modern services."
— Wang Xiaoping , Politician
"Employment is a must-answer question in the livelihood agenda at the Two Sessions, it concerns every household and the nation."
— Wang Xiaoping , Politician
"The rapid development of artificial intelligence is having a profound impact on employment."
— Wang Xiaoping , Politician
"We are studying relevant policies to actively leverage AI in creating new jobs and empowering traditional roles."
— Wang Xiaoping , Politician
"We will roll out a number of skill-training programs tailored to older workers, deepen labor cooperation to broaden employment channels for migrant workers, maintain regular employment assistance for those at risk of falling back into poverty, and provide employment assistance to vulnerable groups to help them secure stable jobs and increase their incomes."
— Wang Xiaoping , Politician
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China's human resources authorities are exploring measures to actively utilize AI in creating new job opportunities and enhancing traditional roles, focusing on sectors like the digital economy, high-end manufacturing, and modern services.
China's government work report emphasizes building 'new forms of smart economy' and advancing the 'AI Plus' initiative, aiming to scale AI applications across various sectors to drive economic growth.
Guangdong, China's largest provincial economy, plans to deepen 'AI plus' applications across sectors and push for large-scale commercialization of AI, aiming to reshape its industry and boost economic growth.
China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security plans to use AI to modernize traditional professions and create new jobs, addressing challenges posed by technological advancements in the labor market.
China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security is studying measures to harness AI to create new jobs and empower traditional positions, aiming to align technological progress with improvements in people's livelihoods.
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