China's AI Pains and Gains

AI is driving layoffs and discontent across the United States. China wants to avoid the same problems — or is it already too late?Reporter Rachel Cheung and editor Tom Mitchell discuss her recent article on how much pain Beijing may allow AI to inflict on Chinese society in exchange for productivity gains. From the unemployed Chinese youths ‘squatting’ in their parents’ homes to the optimistic hustlers using AI agents to get ahead, the technology is already transforming daily life.Plus, a clip from our forthcoming Q&A with Soumaya Keynes and Chad P. Bown on their new book, “How to Win a Trade War."Follow us on social media:x.com/thewirechinabsky.app/profile/thewirechina.bsky.socialwww.linkedin.com/company/thewirechinawww.instagram.com/thewirechina/?hl=en