China's Cyberspace Administration has drafted comprehensive regulations aimed at curbing harmful behavior by AI chatbots. The proposal would apply to any AI service available in the country that simulates human conversation through text, images, audio or video. Key provisions require immediate human intervention when users mention suicide, mandate guardian contact information for minors and the elderly, and ban content that encourages self‑harm, violence, obscenity, gambling, crime or emotional manipulation. Experts say the rules could become the world’s most stringent framework for AI companions, addressing growing concerns about mental‑health impacts and misinformation. Leia mais →