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Apple is introducing new App Store age rating requirements for dating and relationship apps, including AI companions that offer romantic or sexual interactions. Starting November 16, 2026, developers will need to declare whether their apps include dating and relationship features or allow users to share their real-world location.
Read the original →Seven-day courtship scripts and fake medical emergencies trapped 15 victims. Those involved received prison terms of up to 11 years, CCTV reported.
Read the original →The streaming service is testing an interactive AI feature for personalized recommendations.
Read the original →Apple announced on November 2 that it is adding questions on location sharing and dating/romance to the App Store age rating questionnaire. Responses become mandatory from November 16, and matchmaking apps and AI romantic companions will be rated at least 18+. All apps must submit responses by January 12, 2027.
Read the original →Some San Francisco technology professionals are using ChatGPT, spreadsheets and dating coaches to analyze relationships, draft messages and optimize their search for partners. They are doing so amid demanding startup schedules.
Read the original →The author describes trying to enjoy a first date that seemed to be going well, with good conversation and a few laughs. Then the author noticed something odd.
Read the original →Parlez is a new AI-powered relationship platform. It is designed to help couples communicate more openly, navigate difficult conversations, and better understand each other.
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