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China sets rules for companionship AI, balances oversight with innovation

By MLex Staff ( April 13, 2026, 08:29 GMT | Insight) -- China has released finalized interim measures governing anthropomorphic AI-interaction services, setting out a “prudent and inclusive” regulatory framework with tiered supervision, as authorities seek to balance innovation with risk control. Issued jointly by five government departments last Friday, the rules target the unique risks of emotionally interactive AI, focusing on boundaries of human-like engagement, curbing user dependency, safeguarding data and strengthening protections for minors.China has released finalized interim measures governing anthropomorphic AI-interaction services, setting out a “prudent and inclusive” regulatory framework with tiered supervision, as authorities seek to balance innovation with risk control....

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