# Digital Life

The Undying Employee: China’s ‘Colleague.skill’ and the Haunting Rise of the Corporate AI Ghost

A viral open-source project in China called 'Colleague.skill' allows companies to create AI clones of departing employees using their personal data and work logs. While touted as a tool for institutional continuity, it raises profound questions regarding data privacy, labor rights, and the long-term impact of AI on professional development.