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 regulations target AI tools with human-like personalities and communication styles. That sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with users archiving chat histories and sharing last conversations.
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 regulations target AI tools with human-like personalities and communication styles. That sparked an outpouring of grief on social media, with users archiving chat histories and sharing last conversations.
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