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State Council guidelines on AI employment risk assessment

国务院AI就业影响风险评估指导意见
国家发改委·Published 2026-11-03·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-11-05

The State Council issued guidance in October requiring risk assessments for AI projects likely to cause major job disruption. China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has now added AI's employment impact to its monitored risks, making employment impact assessment part of AI-related regulatory work.

What it means for you

  • AI projects likely to cause major job disruption require risk assessments; deployment plans fall within scope
  • With NDRC monitoring AI's employment impact, projects face increased scrutiny in approvals and oversight
  • Companies should assess job displacement effects of automation projects in advance and prepare mitigation plans
  • What to do

    EveryoneInventory current and planned AI projects and identify scenarios with major job disruption potential
    ComplianceEstablish an employment impact assessment process for AI projects and retain documentation
    EveryonePrepare staff redeployment and retraining plans for high-risk automation projects

    Key dates

    2026-11-03Published

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