China’s AI Companion Rules Put Addiction Safeguards at the Center of Chatbot Regulation
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China has put new legal limits on AI companion services, targeting systems that simulate human personalities and sustain emotional relationships with users. The rules, in force since July 15, 2026, ban virtual intimate relationships for minors and require recurring reminders that users are interacting with AI rather than a person.
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