AI chatbot platform Character.AI has introduced a new “Books” feature that allows users to step inside classic literature and interact with characters through roleplay. While the move expands the ...

Artificial intelligence chatbot platform Character.AI announced on Oct. 29 that it will move to ban children under 18 from engaging in open-ended chats with its character-based chatbots. The move ...

Those under 18 will still be able to access AI-generated content with their favorite characters, but not free-wheeling conversations. Jon is a managing editor for CNET's news and AI teams. He ...

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AI characters are changing how people interact with digital entertainment, fandom, and conversational technology. Here is why ...

After school, Karandeep Anand often finds his 6-year-old daughter deep in conversation with an AI chatbot as she eats snacks at their kitchen counter. She’s too young to type—let alone have her own ...