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

Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
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Apple's new App Store rules mandate 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that provide sexual or romantic content.

Key points

  • •Apple has introduced new App Store usage rules.
  • •Dating apps offering sexual or romantic content are now required to have an 18+ rating.
  • •AI companion apps providing similar content are also subject to the 18+ rating requirement.
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