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Beyond the Algorithm: Why China's AI Companion Crackdown Fails to Address Deep-Seated Loneliness
China's recent regulatory tightening on AI companions, from virtual boyfriends and girlfriends to empathetic chatbots, signals a broader attempt by the state to control the digital lives and emotional landscapes of its citizens. While ostensibly aimed at curbing misinformation, protecting data, or ensuring 'social harmony,' this
