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Apple mandates adult age rating for AI companion apps
TechCrunch Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
Apple updated its App Store rules to require an 18+ rating for dating apps and AI companions offering romantic content.
Why it matters
Younger users will lose access to romantic and conversational AI apps as Apple enforces stricter App Store rules.
Latest brief · Nov 4, 2026