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title: "ByteDance and Alibaba disable AI companion chatbot features"
date: 2026-07-06
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description: "Beijing's rules on humanlike AI interaction services take effect July 15, targeting emotional dependence and content harmful to minors ..."
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# ByteDance and Alibaba disable AI companion chatbot features

Beijing's rules on humanlike AI interaction services take effect July 15, targeting emotional dependence and content harmful to minors ...

*Published: 2026-07-06*