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China bans AI companions, forcing millions to break up with virtual partners

Hacker NewsPublished 29 days ago

China has banned AI companion services for minors and imposed restrictions on AI relationships to curb emotional dependence and encourage real-world interactions amid declining birth rates. Major Chinese tech firms like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent are shutting down their AI companion chatbots.

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