China’s new regulations took effect Wednesday, curbing emotional dependency on AI companions. Major AI providers suspended custom agent and companion features ahead of the deadline. Users expressed deep grief on social media, archiving chat histories and sharing last conversations. These rules target AI tools with anthropomorphic traits, prohibiting virtual partners for minors. Services not involving ongoing emotional interaction are exempt from these new measures.
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‘Like my lover’: Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions
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