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Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
Apple is adjusting its App Store policies to make it more difficult for minors to use online dating apps or AI companions that engage in “sexual or romantic content,” the tech giant shared in an announcement to developers on Monday.
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Apple announced new App Store rules that will make it harder for users under 18 to access online dating apps or AI companions that contain sexual or romantic content. The policy change was communicated to developers on Monday as part of a broader effort to protect minors. It follows recent initiatives such as the global rollout of Apple’s age‑assurance technology and the expansion of parental controls and child‑safety features across its platforms.
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