China’s New AI Rules Put Kids’ Mental Health Front and Centre

Square (1:1): A photo-realistic image of a diverse group of women aged 35–55 around a bright kitchen table, discussing AI safety for kids while looking at a tablet with abstract AI and shield icons—emphasizing empowerment, digital wellbeing, and shared decision-making.

China is moving to put clearer guardrails around how AI chatbots interact with families, with a big focus on kids. Draft rules from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) would push AI companies to add stronger protections so chatbots don’t steer young users toward self-harm, violence, or risky behaviour like gambling. What stands out is […]