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South China Morning Post - World News

South China Morning Post - World News

Title China’s crackdown on AI companions won’t fill the emotional void Source South China Morning Post - World News
Description In the past week, one regulation has forced many people in China to say goodbye to long-standing “relationships”. As of July 15, the government placed artificial intelligence (AI) companions under tight supervision. It comes as automated companions have experienced something of a boom over the past few years. According to the rules, AI-human interactions should not encourage violence or harm users’ physical and psychological well-being. Moreover, AI bots should not lure users into sharing...
Link https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3361300/chinas-crackdown-ai-companions-wont-fill-emotional-void?utm_source=rss_feed Published At 2026-07-22 21:30:06 (6 days ago)
Created At 2026-07-22 21:30:44 Updated At 2026-07-22 21:30:44