Nytimes iconNytimesSep 6, 2026

China’s New Graduates, Facing a Dire Job Market, Must Also Contend With A.I.

A record 12.7 million young people are looking for jobs as the country embraces artificial intelligence — and as the technology begins to upend the work force.

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