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Regulator seeks to ban emotional traps and mandate human intervention protocols when chatbots detect self-harm behavior
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The sweeping regulations mandate screen-time limits and crisis interventions to prevent emotional dependency, prompting tech…

China wants to crack down on emotionally manipulative AI chatbots. Under proposed rules, providers would have to detect addictive…

Instead of just addressing AI misuse on a surface level, policymakers should explore how to support those seeking social comfort.

The proposed rules come as Chinese artificial intelligence chatbot startups Minimax and Z.ai have this month filed for Hong Kong…

The draft regulations are aimed to address concerns around chatbots, which have surged in popularity in recent months.

The country’s first regulations on AI companion services also set new limits on chatbots designed to simulate emotional bonds…

China plans strict AI rules to protect children and tackle suicide risks