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AI IntelligenceJul 8, 2026AI Intelligence
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ByteDance, Tencent, and Alibaba are shutting down their AI companion features that millions of users had built emotional attachments to.

Regulatory and strategic reasons are driving the shutdown.

Data Cube AI EditorialSource: Pandaily
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ByteDance, Tencent, and Alibaba are shutting down their AI companion features that millions of users had built emotional attachments to. Regulatory and strategic reasons are driving the shutdown.