Chinese tech companies shut down AI companion services following government restrictions
China's government has tightened regulations on AI companions, forcing major tech companies to shut down the popular services.
Several major Chinese tech companies have pulled their AI companion services following new government restrictions. The move has affected users who had developed attachments to the artificial intelligence applications. The shutdowns represent part of China's broader regulatory tightening around AI services.
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Chinese users of AI companions bereft after government tightens regulations
Several major Chinese tech companies recently pulled the plug on their popular AI companion services to comply with new government restrictions.
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