DeepSeek Researcher Warns AI Could Erase Jobs Within a Decade in Rare Public Appearance at China’s World Internet Conference (Nov. 10, 2025)
What happened Speaking on a six-company panel at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang, DeepSeek senior researcher Chen Deli sketched a stark timeline: AI is helpful now, but within five to ten years it could be good enough to replace many human tasks, triggering a wave of job losses and social strain. He added that over the next 10–20 years, AI might take over most remaining work, creating a “massive challenge” that technology companies must help society navigate. Reuters Chen framed today as a “honeymoon phase”—a period when AI boosts productivity but still requires human oversight. As capabilities advance,
