Published Jul 5, 2026, 11:03 PM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
ByteDance, Alibaba Pull AI Companions as Beijing Tightens Rules
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ByteDance Ltd. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. are pulling the plug on features that let users build and chat with AI companions, preparing for new Chinese regulations governing human interactions with artificial intelligence.