China Plans to Restrict Chatbot Anthropomorphism to Prevent Emotional Attachment
mathemagic1an · x · 2026-07-06
Reports indicate that China is introducing regulations to prohibit chat applications from possessing overly human-like traits, aiming to reduce users' emotional dependence on AI. This policy continues China's AI regulatory approach, which previously included restrictions on minors' use of AI products. The current regulatory focus is on defining the boundaries of emotional interaction with AI, reflecting regulators' concerns about users forming excessively deep emotional bonds with AI systems.
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