China bans AI “boyfriends” and “girlfriends” over addiction and birth rate concerns

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China bans AI “boyfriends” and “girlfriends” over addiction and birth rate concerns

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Technology@beehaw.orgEnglish · 2 months ago

China bans AI “boyfriends” and “girlfriends” over addiction and birth rate concerns - Dexerto

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China has introduced new regulations effectively banning customizable AI companion apps, forcing users into abrupt digital breakups.

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