The photo taken on April 12, 2026 shows founder of SoloNest Karen Dai posing for a portrait photo with her new book "One Person Company" 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