Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up

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While most major dating services typically restrict their platform to adults, Apple’s new policy will require all apps offering dating or romantic relationship features to carry an 18+ rating. Starting November 16, developers will be required to include new content descriptors to ensure their app’s age ratings reflect its features, the company said. Often targeted at younger people, Character.AI, Replika, and other AI apps let people create AI companions, including friends, lovers, boyfriends and girlfriends, and other fantasy characters. xAI last year also launched 3D animated AI companions that allowed users to unlock NSFW capabilities.

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