JD.COM FOUNDER PLEDGES TO SHIELD 900K JOBS FROM AI

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THU, MAY 28, 2026

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JD.com founder Liu Qiangdong committed to protecting the e-commerce giant's 900,000-person workforce from automation, responding to mounting concerns about AI and robotics replacing workers.

Liu's pledge addresses growing anxiety in China's tech sector over job displacement as companies rapidly adopt artificial intelligence and robotic systems. JD.com, one of China's largest e-commerce platforms, employs nearly a million workers across logistics, warehousing, and customer service operations. The commitment comes as Chinese tech leaders face increasing scrutiny over automation strategies. Other major corporations have announced significant workforce reductions tied to AI expansion, intensifying public debate around technology's impact on employment. JD.com has invested heavily in robotic warehouses and AI-driven logistics systems. The founder's statement suggests the company will balance technological advancement with workforce retention, though specifics on implementation remain unclear. The pledge reflects broader tensions between corporate efficiency gains from automation and domestic employment concerns in a competitive tech market.

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