Virtual companions vanish without goodbyes as China tightens rules on their use
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-08-10 15:12 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, Technology & AI, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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Attendees pass by the Alibaba booth near a display which reads “Rest assured giving AI to Ali Cloud” at the World AI Conference held in Shanghai on July 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
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