China's AI Trainer Profession Booms, Over 10,000 Certified in Shanghai

As China fosters AI as a strategic industry, 'AI trainers' are emerging as a popular new profession. Over 10,000 people acquired certifications in Shanghai last year alone.

Thu Mar 26 2026

China's Efforts in Fostering AI Trainers

China is actively nurturing artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic industry, leading to the rise of 'AI trainers' as a popular new profession, according to state media reports on the 26th. AI trainers are an emerging occupation responsible for helping AI products be applied in real-world scenarios.

Surge in AI Trainer Certifications in Shanghai

According to China's People's Daily, a total of 16,300 people participated in the AI trainer professional skill level evaluation in Shanghai last year. Among them, 10,900 individuals successfully passed the evaluation and obtained certifications. The scope of work for AI trainers, which initially focused on simple data annotation and performance evaluation, is gradually expanding.

*Source: 매일경제 (2026-03-26)*

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