SCI & TECH● LOWAug 10 · Aug 10, 2026, 9:23 AM
New AI rules leave Chinese users mourning their virtual boyfriends and girlfriends
EuroNews [en]
ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have pulled their AI companion apps after Beijing introduced rules aimed at protecting users' mental health and preventing emotional manipulation, particularly among children and teenagers.
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