China's War on 'Lying Flat' Comes for Companion Chatbots The Cyberspace Administration has launched a new crackdown on "companion" chatbots, prohibiting minors from interacting with them and imposing restrictions on their use by adults.
The move is part of the government's ongoing effort to regulate online behavior and address the growing phenomenon of "lying flat," where young people in China are increasingly embracing a low impact lifestyle.
The rules aim to curb the addictive potential of these digital relationships, which have become increasingly popular among young Chinese.