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Character.AI users seek older versions amid new restrictions

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Character.AI is facing user demand for older versions of its application following stricter content moderation policies implemented in late 2025. Users are searching for versions like 1.14 and 1.13.1 that allowed for longer conversations and did not require age verification. However, these older versions only offer an updated interface, as the restrictions are server-side and account-based. The company has been responding to regulatory pressure, including an FTC investigation and new legislation, which led to the removal of open-ended chat for users under 18. AI

IMPACT User demand for older versions highlights the tension between AI capabilities and safety regulations, potentially influencing future product design.

RANK_REASON The article discusses user reactions and the background of policy changes for an existing product, rather than a new release or significant industry event.

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Character.AI users seek older versions amid new restrictions

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  1. dev.to — LLM tag TIER_1 Русский(RU) · Promptra Team ·

    "Character AI 1.12": Why the old version is sought after after stricter rules

    <p>Запрос «character ai 1 12» звучит как поиск конкретной сборки приложения. За ним стоит другая цель: вернуть версию «из времени до запрета», когда бот слушал часами и не просил селфи с документом. После 24 ноября 2025 года, когда Character.AI начала отключать открытый чат для н…

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