China's Regulators Take Aim at "AI Boyfriend" Chatbots
andai · hn · 2026-09-14
IEEE Spectrum reports that Chinese regulators are targeting "AI boyfriend"-style emotional companion chatbots with new regulatory measures, citing concerns over emotional dependence and content compliance—a fresh round of governance aimed at chatbot products.
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