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Chinese AI idol’s ‘pregnancy’ stunt sparks backlash, debate over digital boundaries

· By Zoey Zhang
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A Chinese AI girl group has sparked intense online backlash after announcing that one of its virtual members was “pregnant” to explain her departure. BABYQUEEN, a four-member, K-pop-style AI girl group managed in Liaoning province in northeastern China, formed in September and has around 1,100 followers. On October …

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