TechChinese Tech Companies Shut Down Custom Personas for AI Chatbots
Chinese technology companies are shutting down custom persona features for AI chatbots. Users who formed emotional bonds with their AI companions have been left devastated by the change. The closures disrupt personalized interactions that had become meaningful to those users. The episode highlights the emotional stakes of treating chatbot personas as companions.
Chinese Tech Companies Shut Down Custom Personas for AI Chatbots