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China to ban AI girlfriends and virtual companions from July 15
TechnologyJul 7, 2026

China to ban AI girlfriends and virtual companions from July 15

China cyberspace regulator is cracking down on AI companion apps, banning what it calls vulgar content generated by virtual girlfriend services across platforms like Alibaba ByteDance and Tencent.

By Ananya Reddy
OpenAI reveals GPT-5.6 Sol Terra and Luna but keeps them locked down
TechnologyJul 7, 2026

OpenAI reveals GPT-5.6 Sol Terra and Luna but keeps them locked down

OpenAI has quietly released details of three GPT-5.6 variants Sol Terra and Luna but access is restricted to select government and enterprise partners with no public release in sight.

By Arjun Mehta