In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-08-26 10:47 UTC+10:00
Section: China
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Technology & AI, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having families
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