
China AI Companion Ban: What the World's First Emotional AI Law Actually Does
China's AI companion ban takes effect 15 July 2026, forcing Doubao, Qwen and Yuanbao to strip persona features. Here is what it covers.

China's AI companion ban takes effect 15 July 2026, forcing Doubao, Qwen and Yuanbao to strip persona features. Here is what it covers.

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