New AI rules leave Chinese users mourning their virtual boyfriends and girlfriends
Chinese tech giants ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent have removed their AI companion apps following new regulations from Beijing aimed at protecting mental health and preventing emotional manipulation in users, especially children and teenagers. The rules signify growing government oversight of AI applications impacting social and emotional wellbeing.
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