Interim Measures govern AI-based anthropomorphic interactive services simulating personality, thinking patterns, and communication styles for continuous emotional interaction via text, images, audio, or video. Does not apply to customer service, knowledge Q&A, work assistants, education, or research without emotional interaction.
Providers must implement reality reminders, guardian alerts, character blocking, and spending controls. Provincial cyberspace administration safety assessments required at user thresholds. First national framework specifically targeting companion AI and emotional support bots.