China Sets New Regulations for AI Personification and Role-Play Services
Major Chinese technology firms ByteDance, Tencent, and Alibaba are scaling back or removing AI-driven “companion” chatbots and persona-based roleplay features following new regulatory guidelines from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). These measures target AI anthropomorphism, requiring stricter controls over content safety, intellectual property, and protections for minors in virtual interactions. The shift follows the … Read more