As more companies turn to artificial intelligence (AI) systems to cut costs and boost efficiency, does this mean many people will lose their jobs?
During the 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, China Daily reporter Yan An spoke with Hassan Al-Shama, a young Turkish entrepreneur and 2026 WIC Global Youth Leader. As the founder of an AI company specializing in predicting the outcomes of actions, he was unequivocal: People won’t be replaced by AI. Instead, AI will empower them to achieve better results.