On May 13, 2026, at Luo Yonghao's talk - show event, Li Xiang, the CEO of Li Auto, offered some advice to all companies, urging them not to resort to layoffs casually. He highlighted that the talent evaluation criteria in the AI era have undergone significant changes compared to the past. Relying on outdated standards for layoffs may easily lead to the unfortunate situation of letting go of highly competent employees by mistake.
Li Auto, for its part, has no intention of proactively carrying out employee layoffs. Instead, the company plans to facilitate a natural selection process of talent through AI - driven upgrades. In this way, employees who are unable to adapt to the changes or who lose confidence in the company are expected to leave of their own accord.
