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Apple to require 18+ ratings for dating and AI companion apps
Apple will require apps with dating or romantic features, including AI companions, to carry an 18+ rating and new content descriptors from November 16.
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Apple will require all apps offering dating or romantic relationship features to carry an 18+ rating starting November 16, TechCrunch reported. Developers must add content descriptors reflecting app features. The policy could affect AI companion apps like Character.AI and Replika, and apps must disclose real-world location sharing.
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