AI job-replacement rumors hit China's Lao Gan Ma, sparking boycott threats

Unverified online claims that Lao Gan Ma replaced hundreds of workers with AI went viral, triggering boycott calls and reflecting broader public anxiety over AI-driven job displacement in China. The company has not confirmed the rumors, and the actual extent of automation remains unclear. This episode underscores rising societal friction around AI adoption in Chinese manufacturing.

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