‘Like my lover’: Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions | HappeningNow.news
Published Date: July 15, 2026

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‘Like my lover’: Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions

China is the first major jurisdiction to introduce specific rules targeting immersive AI tools that simulate romantic or familial bonds.

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China is the first major jurisdiction to introduce specific rules targeting immersive AI tools that simulate romantic or familial bonds. But concerns are global.

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