Apple requires 18+ rating for dating and AI companion apps
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Apple requires all apps with dating or romantic relationship features to carry an 18+ rating, with new content descriptors due November 16, according to TechCrunch.
The rule could affect AI companion apps such as Character.AI and Replika, which TechCrunch reports were downloaded 220 million times globally as of last summer.
Apps that share users' real-world locations with other users must also disclose this, TechCrunch reports.
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AIApple is requiring all apps with dating or romantic relationship features to carry an 18+ rating, starting with new content descriptors due November 16. The rule could affect AI companion apps like Character.AI and Replika, which were downloaded 220 million times globally as of last summer. Apps that share users' real-world locations with others must also disclose this.
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