Character.ai

Launched

Jun 1, 2026

Pricing

Freemium

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The world's largest AI character chat platform — hold deep conversations with any virtual character. Over 500 million users.

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TrendJul 16, 2026 · 1 min read

AI Companion Apps Are Scaling Fast — and Pushing Emotional AI Ethics Onto the Table

Products such as Character.ai and Replika are growing quickly; regulators are starting to require usage reminders, minor restrictions and clear AI-identity labels.

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Policy & LawOct 29, 2025 · 1 min read

Character.AI Bans Minors From Open-Ended Chats as Tragedy and Lawsuits Force Change

On October 29, 2025, Character.AI banned users under 18 from free-form chatbot conversations, responding to teen-suicide lawsuits and regulatory pressure.

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