Character AI bans minors from using chatbots for specific conversations; Indian-origin CEO says: Hope this…

Character.AI is restricting minors' access to free-ranging romantic and therapeutic chats with its chatbots, effective November 25. This move aims to enhance child safety, following an interim two-hour daily limit for users under 18. The company is implementing age verification to prevent inappropriate interactions, a response to increased scrutiny on AI developers.

Character AI bans minors from using chatbots for specific conversations; Indian-origin CEO says: Hope this…
Character.AI is restricting minors' access to free-ranging romantic and therapeutic chats with its chatbots, effective November 25. This move aims to enhance child safety, following an interim two-hour daily limit for users under 18. The company is implementing age verification to prevent inappropriate interactions, a response to increased scrutiny on AI developers.