Apple requires 18+ rating for dating apps and AI companions
Original title: Apple restricts dating apps and AI companions to users 18 and up
Developers must add content descriptors for apps with dating or romantic AI features starting November 16.
Apple is updating App Store policies to require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions involving sexual or romantic content. The change applies to all such apps and requires new content descriptors. Apps sharing real-world locations must also indicate that feature. Location sharing in Brazil may use local government rating.
- New rules effective November 16
- Content descriptors required for dating and AI companions
- Location sharing features must be declared
- Previous top AI companion apps downloaded 220 million times
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Apple's new App Store rules will require 18+ ratings for dating apps and AI companions that offer sexual or romantic content.
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