China moves against AI companions as US Congress weighs how to regulate them
China would restrict AI companions to prevent emotional dependence, while a therapist says a ban could worsen loneliness. A US Congress report, citing the risks of dependence and isolation from prolonged use, is weighing regulation (17 August 2026).
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- ‘No wonder people are turning to it’: China is cracking down on AI companions, but a therapist says banning them could make the loneliness problem worsetechradar.com · Aug 17, 2026
- Congress Weighs How to Regulate AI Chatbots Used for Companionship | Legis1legis1.com · Aug 17, 2026
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