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		China cracks down on AI companions, forcing millions to break up (abc.net.au)
		8 points by defrost 20 days ago \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 1 comment

defrost 20 days ago [–]

RSS feed title: China wants more babies, so it's breaking up AI relationships

  New regulations in China ban tech companies from offering AI or virtual partners for minors and ban all chatbots from encouraging emotional reliance.

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