CNBC

Character.AI to block romantic AI chats for minors a year after teen's suicide

Character.AI said it will soon shut off the ability for minors to have free-ranging conversations, including romantic dialogues, with the startup's AI chatbots. Starting Wednesday, the company will ...
CBS News

Character AI chatbots engaged in predatory behavior with teens, ignored suicide threats, families allege

Ashley Velie is a Peabody Award-winning producer for 60 Minutes who has worked overseas and in the U.S. for CBS News since 1998. She has received multiple awards and nominations for stories on war, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Washington City Paper

Is Character AI Safe Complete Review & How Does It Work

Character.AI is a fast-rising chatbot platform that allows you to interact with AI-powered characters. The best part? You can chat with a variety of characters, from popular, well-known figures to ...