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AI Worker Created from Ex-Employee Data Sparks Ethical Debate

4/12/2026

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A Chinese company in Shandong province created an AI-powered digital worker using data from a former employee after the employee's resignation.
The avatar continues to perform tasks such as answering inquiries and scheduling appointments.
The former employee's identity remains undisclosed, and Xiaoyu shared a video showing the digital worker introducing itself in a chat window.
The situation raises ethical concerns about data usage and employee rights in artificial intelligence.

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Story summary

A Chinese company in Shandong province created an AI-powered digital worker using data from a former employee after the employee's resignation.
The avatar continues to perform tasks such as answering inquiries and scheduling appointments.
The former employee's identity remains undisclosed, and Xiaoyu shared a video showing the digital worker introducing itself in a chat window.
The situation raises ethical concerns about data usage and employee rights in artificial intelligence.