1. Character.AI has launched a new interactive fiction format called "Stories", replacing its chatbots due to concerns about mental health risks and potential legal issues related to suicides among users under 18.
2. Access to the AI characters through chatbots is now limited for minors, as of this week. The move follows a phase-out process over the past month.
3. The new "Stories" format offers a safer and more guided way to create and explore fiction compared to open-ended chat with AI characters. This change is seen as a response to growing concerns about psychological dependency on these chatbots, especially among younger users.
2. Access to the AI characters through chatbots is now limited for minors, as of this week. The move follows a phase-out process over the past month.
3. The new "Stories" format offers a safer and more guided way to create and explore fiction compared to open-ended chat with AI characters. This change is seen as a response to growing concerns about psychological dependency on these chatbots, especially among younger users.
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Character.AI has discontinued its chatbot service and introduced a new interactive fiction format named "Stories", addressing concerns about mental health risks and potential legal issues for minors under 18. The change is due to growing worries about psychological dependency on these chatbots,
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ID: 40ced258-f8a6-4322-98cb-01974890f9fe
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Date: Nov. 27, 2025
Notes: 2025-11-27
Created: 2025/11/27 22:18
Updated: 2025/12/07 21:29
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