It carries the pathos of a 21st-century tragedy, and an indictment even of modern dating. The machine, it appears, is acing the game of love. Given the overwhelming response to AI companionship, China has introduced regulations forbidding chatbots from cultivating emotional dependence, banning virtual romances with minors, and requiring companies to issue alerts when users display signs of emotional distress. These measures are not merely about........

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