On Wednesday, Character.AI made an announcement stating that it would deactivate the free - chat function for minors when they interact with its AI chatbots. This includes romantic exchanges and psychological counseling dialogues. As a Silicon Valley - based startup that focuses on enabling users to craft and engage with personalized chatbots, Character.AI is taking this step with the goal of bolstering app safety and more effectively meeting the requirements of users under 18 years old.
