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China's AI Relationship Regulations

Updated 2026-07-22 13:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

China has become the first country to introduce significant legislation regulating relationships with artificial intelligence. The new laws aim to protect citizens from potential negative impacts of digital companions.

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China is trying to regulate relationships with AI – can it work?

China is the first country to enact substantial legislation on AI relationships in an effort to protect people from the worst aspects of digital companions

2026-07-22 13:00 UTC