By Adrian Villellas
Publication Date: 2026-02-07 23:30:00
The global rush to artificial intelligence is no longer just about cool apps and clever chatbots. It’s also about water consumption, power grids, chip shortages and ultimately the health of our planet. That’s why China and Indonesia are moving quickly to impose strict limits on some of the most addictive and energy-hungry forms of AI.
In late 2025, China’s cyber regulator released draft rules for AI systems that mimic human personalities and form emotional bonds with users. The proposal would force providers of these human-like “companion services” to warn against excessive use, recognize signs of addiction and intervene when users display extreme emotions.
It also calls for algorithmic reviews, strict data protection and strict red content limits that ban material that threatens national security or promotes rumors, violence or pornography.
Indonesia is taking a different but related path. The government is finalizing a presidential decree that will enshrine a national AI…
