Are China’s AI advancements a double-edged sword hanging over job prospects?

Following the emergence of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek, the nation’s rapid AI developments are sending shock waves through China’s job market, with companies already planning lay-offs as automation takes over repetitive tasks.

Young jobseekers are being forced to rethink their prospects amid a rapidly changing landscape and a slowing economy, as AI reshapes employment opportunities while also giving rise to new roles in technology and innovation, according to a…