Apple implements 18+ restrictions for AI companions on App Store
November 3, 2026
New App Store rules require dating apps and AI companions offering romantic or sexual content to be rated 18+. This affects developers building conversational AI for intimacy.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou must implement age-gating and compliance measures for romantic AI products.
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policyThis establishes a precedent for age-based restrictions on generative AI personalities.