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Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to adults

Apps with dating or romantic relationship features must carry an 18+ rating, Apple told developers on Monday.

Nov

16

Monday

Apple App Store

From Nov 16, developers must add new content descriptors so age ratings match their apps' features.

The rule could hit AI companion apps such as Character.AI and Replika, which let users create friends and romantic partners.