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The Shenzhou 23 mission is preparing for launch, with all systems ready after a final rehearsal. In other news, 7-Eleven Japan is projected to see steady sales growth this fiscal year, with operating profit expected to reach 227 billion yen. Separately, Lagou.com is reportedly filing for bankruptcy, and Tesla has discontinued its Model S and X production. AI
Standard Chartered announced plans to eliminate over 7,000 corporate roles by 2030, representing about 15% of its corporate functions staff. The bank's CEO, Bill Winters, stated that the move is driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence and automation, aiming to replace what he termed 'lower-value human capital' with financial and investment capital. This decision has sparked debate and criticism, particularly regarding the CEO's phrasing, leading to an apology from Winters for the upset caused, though he maintained the necessity of adapting to technological change. AI
IMPACT Accelerates the trend of AI-driven job displacement in the financial sector, prompting debate on the ethical implications of automation.