Chinese firm slammed for using ex-employee’s data to create ‘AI human’ to continue working

A Chinese company has sparked controversy after it reportedly used a former employee’s data to create an artificial intelligence (AI) human to continue working following his resignation. A game company in Shandong province in northern China has attracted attention after turning a former employee into an AI-powered “digital worker” which continued performing tasks after their resignation. The employee, whose personal details remain unclear, previously worked as an human resources (HR)...

Source: scmp.com at 4/12/2026 6:00:09 AM.

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