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[–] A_norny_mousse@piefed.zip 47 points 1 day ago (3 children)

I like this, and so should anyone who wants to see China on an ethical gradient, not black or white. This is unironically one of the advantages of centralized, authoritarian and undemocratic government: you can make decisions like this, just like that. And sometimes these decisions are good, far-sighted.

Now let's not forget about the downsides of China's totalitarianism.

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 3 points 17 hours ago

US government is gonna use this to talk about how anti ai movements are "cawmmunist"

[–] Insekticus@aussie.zone 8 points 1 day ago

I appreciate your nuanced take of recognising achievements where they are made for humans and humanity, while also recognising that no country is perfect and that we are allowed to ask for more from our government and a better future for ourselves without exploitation.

Something most of the tankies can't seem to appreciate for themselves.

[–] T156@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

This doesn't seem like a totalitarianism issue, though. The High or Supreme courts (other courts are available) could rule that replacement with AI is not a valid reason for termination of employment, and the result would be much the same.

[–] Blackout@fedia.io 1 points 1 day ago

Those courts in china aren't independent. They very much take orders from the government.