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Hangzhou court rules against AI-replacement firing
Filed: Jun 14, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET
Summary: A court in Hangzhou ruled against a tech company that fired a worker after he refused a demotion and pay cut.
WHO: A court in Hangzhou
WHAT: Ruled against a tech company that fired a worker who refused a demotion and pay cut, after the company said he could be replaced by AI.
WHEN: Jun 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: Hangzhou, China
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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