‘I still miss him’: Millions of Chinese suddenly bereft as Beijing deletes their AI boyfriends overnight

Fortune•Mon, Aug 10, 2026, 12:11 PM•2 min read

The loss of virtual companions has provoked a flood of complaints, according to posts and screenshots shown on social media.

Source: [Fortune](https://fortune.com/2026/08/10/ai-boyfriend-ban-china-birth-rate-suspicion/)

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