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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Technology•October 1, 2026 at 12:25 AMNational

China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?

•BBC News - UK

Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

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