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Character.AI restricts under-18 chat features for safety

Character.AI is implementing significant changes to its platform for users under 18, including the removal of open-ended chat features. This move, set to begin on November 24th in the US, is being rolled out in stages and is supported by safety partners like ConnectSafely and Koko. The company is also introducing new age assurance technology and providing resources to help users transition to the modified experience. AI

IMPACT This change impacts how younger users interact with AI chatbots, prioritizing safety over unrestricted engagement.

RANK_REASON Product changes by a non-frontier AI lab.

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Character.AI restricts under-18 chat features for safety

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  1. Character.ai blog TIER_1 English(EN) · The Character.AI Team ·

    An Update On Changes to Our Under-18 Experience

    <p>As we announced on <a href="https://blog.character.ai/u18-chat-announcement/"><u>October 29th</u></a>, we will begin removing open-ended chat for under-18 users next week. We know this is a significant change for these users, so we wanted to provide everyone &#x2013; teens, pa…