China proposes new rules to govern human-like artificial intelligence
By MLex Staff ( December 29, 2025, 08:02 GMT | Insight) -- China’s internet regulator has unveiled a draft regulation targeting artificial intelligence products and services that simulate human personalities and emotions, a move aimed at reining in fast-growing sectors such as AI companionship and virtual idols. The draft was issued Saturday by the Cyberspace Administration of China and is open for public comment until Jan. 25, 2026.China’s internet regulator has unveiled a draft regulation targeting artificial intelligence products and services that simulate human personalities and emotions, a move aimed at reining in fast-growing sectors such as AI companionship and virtual idols....
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