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China’s First AI Companion Rules Prompt Users to Bid Farewell to Beloved Chatbots

Illustration of a user interacting with an AI chatbot on a smartphone. China has introduced its first regulations for AI companion services, aimed at curbing emotional dependency, strengthening data protection and safeguarding minors.

The regulations, issued by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and other government agencies, aim to strengthen data protection and safeguard minors.