China’s Push into A.I. Has Led to a Problem: Too Much Usage

New York Times2 October 2026, 04:01 UTCPeople's Republic of China

As citizens embrace the technology for entertainment, babysitting and even farming advice, the government is stepping up efforts to set limits.

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