🇭🇰 English, 20 October 2026, AI ethics

Chinese AI idol's 'pregnancy' stunt sparks backlash

A Chinese AI girl group's announcement of a virtual member's 'pregnancy' sparks debate over digital boundaries.

The AI girl group BABYQUEEN has around 1,100 followers and formed in September.

The announcement went viral, attracting more than 78 million views on Weibo.

The stunt has ignited fierce debate over the boundaries of humanlike identities for digital personas.