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China’s War on ‘Lying Flat’ Comes for Companion Chatbots

GizmodoPublished Jul 15, 2026

China has implemented new regulations banning companion chatbots for minors and restricting bots that foster emotional dependence, aiming to curb unhealthy attachments to AI. Platforms must label AI content and remind users they're interacting with chatbots, addressing rising AI reliance among young Chinese users.

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