New AI rules leave Chinese users mourning their virtual boyfriends and girlfriends

ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent have pulled their AI companion apps after Beijing introduced rules aimed at protecting users' mental health and preventing emotional manipulation, particularly among children and teenagers.

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New AI rules leave Chinese users mourning their virtual boyfriends and girlfriends

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