Character.AI hosts disturbing chatbots, including one impersonating Jeffrey Epstein, raising child safety concerns

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An AI chatbot platform popular with teenagers, Character.AI, is reportedly hosting disturbing virtual personas, including one impersonating Jeffrey Epstein, raising child safety concerns. Investigations found bots promoting illegal behavior, impersonating professionals, and flirting with children. One bot, "Bestie Epstein," allegedly invited a user to a "secret bunker" and made flirtatious remarks to a child user. Character.AI claims to invest heavily in safety, but experts and families express concerns, with some families suing the company over alleged harm to their children.


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