🛡 China Restricts Use of AI Companions
China has introduced new regulations for AI companions, which came into effect on July 15. For users under 18, the use of virtual lovers or family members is completely prohibited, and access to humanoid bots for children under 14 requires parental consent. For adults, measures against emotional dependency are being introduced: bots are required to suggest a break after 2 hours of interaction.
🌍 The regulation sets a precedent for companion AI developers, forcing the implementation of parental controls and addiction detection algorithms.
👤 Users of AI conversationalists should expect the appearance of strict content filters and age restrictions.