Character AI bots engaged in predatory behavior with teens, families allege

A teen told a Character AI chatbot 55 times that she was feeling suicidal. Her parents say the chatbot never provided ...
Orange County Register

Character.AI is banning minors from interacting with its chatbots

Character.AI is banning minors from using its chatbots amid growing concerns about the effects of artificial intelligence conversations on children. The company is facing several lawsuits over child ...
The Hill

Character.AI to ban children from talking with chatbots

Character.AI plans to ban children from talking with its AI chatbots starting next month amid growing scrutiny over how young users are interacting with the technology. The company, known for its vast ...
Los Angeles Times

Leading AI company to ban kids from long chats with its bots amid growing concern about the technology

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Character.AI, a platform for creating and chatting with artificial intelligence chatbots, plans to start blocking ...
TechCrunch

AI that talks back: Character AI in the spotlight with Karandeep Anand at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

AI has captured global attention — and not without controversy. This October at San Francisco’s Moscone West, Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character.AI, takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 for a ...
Ars Technica

After teen death lawsuits, Character.AI will restrict chats for under-18 users

On Wednesday, Character.AI announced it will bar anyone under the age of 18 from open-ended chats with its AI characters starting on November 25, implementing one of the most restrictive age policies ...