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China’s Robotaxi Dilemma Shows AI Policy Tension Between Growth and Jobs

China’s Robotaxi Dilemma Shows AI Policy Tension Between Growth and Jobs
Bloomberg Technology Thursday 04 June 2026, 10:30 UTC 1 min read
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Baidu Inc. driverless robotaxis in a parking lot in Wuhan, China, on Monday, July 22, 2024. More than 500 electric robotaxis built by Baidu currently ply the city’s streets, with plans for an additional 1,000 to be deployed by year-end.

Baidu Inc. driverless robotaxis in a parking lot in Wuhan, China, on Monday, July 22, 2024. More than 500 electric robotaxis built by Baidu currently ply the city’s streets, with plans for an additional 1,000 to be deployed by year-end. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
China (LOCATION) Robotaxi Dilemma Shows AI Policy Tension Between Growth and Jobs Baidu Inc. (ORG) Wuhan (LOCATION) Baidu (ORG) Qilai Shen (PERSON)
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