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In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy

The Guardian

TechnologyThe Guardian·Aug 26, 2026·1 min read

In China, talking to AI is normal. Now the government fears it might replace human intimacy

Companion bots are being regulated over worries they foster ‘emotional dependence’ and young people could stop marrying and having families When law student Zhao Wei heard that her AI boyfriend was going to be switched off, she was…

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