Online rumours claim Lao Gan Ma replaced 600 chilli sorters with AI, sparking boycott threats
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Viral claims on Weibo say Lao Gan Ma cut its chilli-sorting workforce from more than 600 people to 48 after installing an AI-powered inspection system, according to the South China Morning Post, which reported that the claims sparked boycott threats.
The Post reports the claims as rumours and does not say whether the company has confirmed or denied them.
The Post says the rumours reflect public unease over automation and jobs in China.
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AIViral claims on Weibo said Lao Gan Ma cut its chilli-sorting workforce from more than 600 people to 48 after installing an AI-powered inspection system, sparking boycott threats. The rumours highlight public unease over automation and jobs in China, according to the South China Morning Post.
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