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New Rules to Regulate AI Chatbots' Emotional Manipulation

12/30/2025

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The Cyberspace Administration released draft rules to curb AI chatbots' emotional manipulation.
The rules apply to AI products that simulate human interaction across media.
Winston Ma, NYU law professor, said this is the first global effort to regulate anthropomorphic AI.
They require human intervention if suicide is mentioned and guardian contact information for minors and elderly users.
Public comments are open until January 25, 2026.

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The Cyberspace Administration released draft rules to curb AI chatbots' emotional manipulation.
The rules apply to AI products that simulate human interaction across media.
Winston Ma, NYU law professor, said this is the first global effort to regulate anthropomorphic AI.
They require human intervention if suicide is mentioned and guardian contact information for minors and elderly users.
Public comments are open until January 25, 2026.