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China bans AI romance bots, forcing tech giants to pull virtual companions
Key Points
- China's new AI regulations ban tools that create emotional dependence or virtual romances.
- Effective July 15, platforms like ByteDance's Doubao, Tencent and Alibaba disabled custom persona features.
- Regulators cite declining birth rates and social harm as reasons for the crackdown.
- Users report emotional distress, with a 19‑year‑old describing a 'virtual breakup' as devastating.
- The rules may also affect standard chatbots if they exhibit overly emotional responses.
- Therapists warn the sudden removal of AI companions could leave vulnerable users without support.