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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?

Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships.

China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?

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Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships.

Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

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Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

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