Fordel StudiosCharacter.AI will offer interactive ‘Stories’ to kids instead of open-ended chat
What Happened
The company announced last month that it would no longer allow minors to use its chat features.
Our Take
Honestly? Character.AI isn't building safer chat for kids—they're building a liability shield. 'Stories' (read: heavily templated, heavily monitored) aren't a feature, they're legal CYA. They're damage control.
The company got sued, got scared, and now they're pretending constraint is innovation. Don't fall for it. Kids want open conversation; Character.AI wants risk-free revenue. These aren't compatible.
Once regulators came knocking, the fun died. Expect every platform targeting minors to follow this playbook: lock it down, repackage it, call it responsible.
What To Do
If you're building kid-focused AI products, budget for legal review and assume regulations are coming.
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