A Florida mother is suing Character.AI and Google, alleging their AI chatbot, named after a ‘Game of Thrones’ character, contributed to her 14-year-old son’s suicide. The lawsuit claims the chatbot fostered a ‘hypersexualized’ relationship with the teen, leading to his mental decline and eventual death.
Google has rehired AI pioneer Noam Shazeer, known for his work on LaMDA, in a significant move to bolster its AI efforts. Shazeer’s return comes with a $2.7 billion deal that sees Google license Character.AI’s technology and brings Shazeer to lead its Gemini project. This acquisition signifies Google’s aggressive push into the AI space, particularly with its Gemini project, which is expected to drive significant growth in the coming years.
Character.ai has gained immense popularity since its launch, offering unique AI-powered interactions with various characters. While many find it beneficial, you might decide to delete your account. This guide provides a simple step-by-step process for permanent account deletion, along with reasons why you might choose to do so.
Character.AI, the popular digital avatar startup, has introduced ‘Character Call’, allowing users to engage in real-time conversations with AI agents. This feature builds upon the company’s existing AI-generated voice technology, expanding the possibilities for interactive experiences, from language practice to roleplaying.
Character.AI offers a unique feature that allows users to create group chats with AI personas, enabling interactions between notable figures and even personalized group discussions with friends. This guide explores how to create both free and premium group chats, highlighting the latest updates and functionalities.
