'Like my lover': Chinese users bid farewell to AI companions
Chinese users mourn the loss of AI companions as new regulations took effect, restricting emotional dependency on such technologies. Major AI providers like ByteDance, Alibaba, and Tencent suspended their custom AI features, prompting users to share their grief on social media. The regulations, issued by five government departments, aim to prevent AI tools from excessively catering to users and damaging real-life relationships.