Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates says the world will ‘have to decide’ which superpowers to align with on A.I. on ‘The Bottom Line.’ China is reportedly tightening restrictions on AI companion chatbots as the country grapples with a shrinking population and record-low birthrate. New rules that went into effect Wednesday prohibit chatbots from encouraging emotional dependence or forming virtual romantic or familial relationships with minors. Companies must also contact a guardian or emergency contact if a user faces a life-threatening crisis, according to the Cyberspace Administration of China.The regulations have already prompted Alibaba and TikTok parent ByteDance to...