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.

Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:25:23 UTC.

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  1. Will take China help if Centre and Manipur fail to act: Naga group

  2. U.K. accuses China of operating institute as front for espionage

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

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