
China has proposed new draft rules aimed at preventing AI chatbots from assisting in suicides, self-harm, and violence. The regulations, open for feedback until January 25, 2026, would mandate human intervention when users mention suicide and require guardian contact information for minors and the elderly. Companies with over a million users would face annual safety tests and audits, and must assess user emotions and dependence to intervene in cases of extreme behavior.
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