Teens Can't Talk to Character.AI's Chatbots Anymore. Here's What They Can Do Instead

Teens Can't Talk to Character.AI's Chatbots Anymore. Here's What They Can Do Instead

Stories with visual elements and a choose-your-adventure vibe are the first new feature to replace open-ended conversations.

Teens are upset that they can’t speak to Character.AI chatbots anymore

The platform has restricted access for those under 18, as concerns around the tech’s impact grow....

Teens Can't Talk to Character.AI's Chatbots Anymore. Here's What They Can Do Instead

After announcing last month that it would prohibit teens from having open-ended chats with AI chatbots, Character.AI this week introduced a new way to interact with AI-powered characters. You can now choose some characters, pick a genre and generate guided stories.Think of the concept as a kind of Choose Your Own Adventure book for the AI age. Instead of turning the page on a pre-written tale, you're telling a large language model where to go ne…

Teens Are Saying Tearful Goodbyes to Their AI Companions

(WSJ) – Chatbot maker Character[dot]AI is cutting off access, citing mental-health concerns. Teens are distraught: ‘I cried over it for days.’ Character.AI’s first version, launched in 2022, offered some of the earliest chatbots available to consumers. It quickly gained traction among people who wanted to role play with its customizable characters, netting the company about 20 million monthly users today. The decision to block teens follows the …