AI agents rapidly expand in China; used as '24-hour, no-days-off secretaries' as government warns of information leak risks

AI agents that can autonomously handle email and gather information are spreading quickly in China.

Tencent and local governments are pushing adoption to speed up automation and support the AI industry.

At the same time, authorities are warning about risks of data leaks and misuse.

The surge in AI agents promises efficiency gains, but also raises privacy and security concerns.