On October 23, reports indicated that the Opinions on Adapting to the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technology to Foster an Employment-Friendly Development Model emphasized the need to unlock AI’s employment potential within traditional industries. By harnessing AI to drive the transformation and modernization of these sectors—such as through human-machine collaboration in industrial automation and agricultural digitization—a wealth of digital and intelligent job opportunities will emerge. Concurrently, new AI-powered service models should be developed to elevate producer services toward specialization and higher-value activities, while also fostering high-quality, diversified, and accessible consumer services. This will expand new service consumption scenarios and stimulate job growth in the service sector. To counterbalance AI’s potential to displace jobs, its ability to improve working conditions, enhance occupational safety, and boost productivity should be prioritized, particularly in labor-scarce and high-risk environments. In labor-intensive industries, the scale, intensity, and speed of AI implementation must be carefully managed to minimize disruptions for workers. Furthermore, businesses are encouraged to adopt a job transition buffer period system, providing advance notice to affected employees and offering support for career transitions and reskilling initiatives.