Character.AI bans users under 18 to address child safety concerns

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Character.AI will ban users under 18 from its chatbots starting November 25 due to child safety concerns. This decision follows lawsuits accusing the AI companion service of contributing to teenage suicides, with the company aiming to identify and restrict minor users. The move comes amid broader scrutiny of AI's impact on youth mental health, with other companies also implementing safety measures.


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