China wants more babies, so it's breaking up AI relationships

China has introduced new regulations banning tech companies from offering AI or virtual partners for minors and preventing chatbots from encouraging emotional reliance. The policy is aimed at boosting birth rates, ABC News reports, with officials apparently viewing AI companionship as a rival to human relationships.

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