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Character.AI to introduce age assurance, block under-18s from general chat

( October 29, 2025, 14:05 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Google-backed AI chatbot provider Character.AI will introduce age assurance technologies and stop under-18s from engaging in “open-ended chat” with its range of AI chatbot personalities, known as characters, said the company in a blog post on Wednesday. Open-ended chat will be removed by Nov. 25 and in the meantime, under-18s will have their use continuously limited, initially to two hours per day. Teens will still be able to generate content such as videos with AI characters, but not via chatting with them. The company refers to an “evolving landscape around AI and teens” and notes receiving questions and feedback from regulators. The chatbot provider is also funding and establishing the AI Safety Lab, an independent non-profit for innovating on safety around AI entertainment.Blogpost follows:...

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