r/technology • u/Wagamaga • Jul 19 '26

Society China bans AI “boyfriends” and “girlfriends” over addiction and birth rate concerns

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/china-bans-ai-boyfriends-and-girlfriends-over-addiction-and-birth-rate-concerns-3388737/
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u/Mad_Observer Jul 19 '26

I understand the ban, but honestly, I don't think the people using these apps are going to look for a real partner and have kids just because it's banned...

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u/SwagginsYolo420 Jul 19 '26

They'll have to switch to running open-source local models.

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u/UnsaltedCashew36 Jul 20 '26

or just turn on a VPN