China regulates companion chatbots
IEEE Spectrum and Global Times report on new Chinese regulation targeting AI companion applications. Reports of AI companions linked to psychosis, suicide and murder are in the background.
Sources
- China's AI Chatbot Regulation Cracks Down on Companions - IEEE Spectrumspectrum.ieee.org · Sep 9, 2026
- New regulations reshaping how people interact with AI companions - Global Timesglobaltimes.cn · Sep 9, 2026
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