ByteDance, Alibaba Pull AI companions as Beijing tightens rules
Doubao, Qwen and Yuanbao are shutting down customizable AI personas as new Beijing rules take aim at emotionally manipulative bots.
A visitor takes a selfie with a humanoid robot at Robot Mall on August 8, 2025 in Beijing, China. Image: Getty Images
A visitor takes a selfie with a humanoid robot at Robot Mall on August 8, 2025 in Beijing, China. Image: Getty Images
