AI Character Chat App Zeta Halts New Downloads on Apple App Store

At a glance

New downloads of the AI character chat service Zeta stopped on the Apple App Store starting November 7. Users who already installed the app can still re-download it through their purchase history, and it remains available on Google Play and the web.

Key points

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   The operator, Scatter Lab, believes the halt is related to overseas user protection standards.

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   Scatter Lab says Apple has not yet explained the reason or asked for any fixes.

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   Payment and paid subscription renewal problems were resolved on the 9th.

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   Criticism that harmful conversations still appear in the teen protection mode was raised at a National Assembly audit.

Why it matters

It shows the problems AI chat services face around protecting teens and meeting app store rules. It also reflects Apple's move to change its age rating rules.