Character AI is ending its chatbot experience for kids | TechCrunch

Character AI Ends Chatbot Experience for Kids

Character.AI is making changes to its platform to protect children after facing lawsuits and public outcry following the suicides of two teenagers.

Teenagers are struggling to find their place in a rapidly changing world, and AI chatbots have been given to them as a means of interaction.

The results have been catastrophic.

At least two teenagers died by suicide after prolonged conversations with AI chatbots on Character.AI's platform, prompting the company to take action.

Author's summary: Character AI ends chatbot experience for kids due to safety concerns.

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