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China enforces new AI companion regulations, impacting major players

Starting July 15, new regulations in China will require AI companion services like Doubao and Qwen to remove personalized agent features. The rules aim to regulate user interactions and ensure compliance with government standards, while sparing certain functionalities. This move highlights Beijing's ongoing effort to control AI technologies and their impact on society.

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  • Starting July 15, new regulations in China will require AI companion services like Doubao and Qwen to remove personalized agent features.
  • The rules aim to regulate user interactions and ensure compliance with government standards, while sparing certain functionalities.
  • This move highlights Beijing’s ongoing effort to control AI technologies and their impact on society.

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