Chinese users of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered companion bots have bid heart-rending farewells to their virtual buddies as national regulations took effect yesterday aimed at curbing the risk of emotional dependency. The phenomenon of AI boyfriends and girlfriends is growing worldwide, along

China implemented new rules on Wednesday to limit emotional reliance on AI companions. Major AI providers suspended custom agent and companion features before the deadline. These…

Chinese users of AI-powered companion bots have bid heart-rending farewells to their virtual buddies as national regulations took effect Wednesday aimed at curbing the risk of…