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China’s AI companion rules: what Beijing is really going after

China's new AI companion regulations take effect July 15, requiring anti-addiction systems, mandatory notifications, and instant exit mechanisms. Major apps like Doubao and Qwen have shut down companion features to comply, sparking user backlash over data loss.

SourceArtificial Intelligence NewsAuthor: Dashveenjit Kaur
China’s AI companion rules: what Beijing is really going after
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  • China's Interim Measures for AI Anthropomorphic Interactive Services begin July 15, targeting emotionally engaging AI companions.
  • ByteDance and Alibaba disabled companion features due to design conflicts; users face data loss.
  • The rules ban services for minors, require minor modes, and mandate intervention for users in distress.
  • Regulations offer stronger user protections than many Western laws but leave gray areas on technical definitions and data portability.

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