The photo taken on April 12, 2026 shows founder of one-person company SoloNest Karen Dai preparing a coffee chat at a conference room in Shanghai. Young Chinese, many who fear age discrimination in their workplace after turning 35, are increasingly starting "one-person companies" that have artificial intelligence do most of the work. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP via Getty Images) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY: China-AI-technology-science-employment, FOCUS by Mary YANG