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Character.AI is ending its chatbot experience for kids

Teenagers are trying to figure out where they fit in a world changing faster than any generation before them. They’re bursting with emotions, hyper-stimulated, and chronically online. And now, AI ...
CNN

An autistic teen’s parents say Character.AI said it was OK to kill them. They’re suing to take down the app

Editor’s Note: Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Globally: The ...
CNN

Here’s how Character.AI’s new CEO plans to address fears around kids’ use of chatbots

When Karandeep Anand’s 5-year-old daughter gets home from school, they fire up the artificial intelligence chatbot platform Character.AI so she can chat about her day with her favorite characters, ...
CNBC

Character.AI bans teens from open-ended chats: Why this psychotherapist says real human interaction is crucial

Last month, AI companion platform Character.AI announced it would ban users under the age of 18 from having open-ended chats with its bots. The ban begins November 24 and will still allow teens to ...