China's Regulators Take Aim at "AI Boyfriends"

China's internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has issued a warning to popular AI chatbot platforms to delete and correct any content that they deem to be 'harmful' or 'unhealthy'. The warning follows a recent trend of young women in China using AI chatbots as virtual boyfriends, with some platforms generating avatars to provide companionship and emotional support. The CAC has taken aim at these platforms, citing concerns over the potential negative impact on young people's mental health and relationships. The regulator has given the platforms a deadline to comply with the new guidelines and remove any offending content.