Character AI Faces User Revolt Amid Viral Deletion Prompt
- A viral screenshot of Character.AI’s deletion prompt garnered over 3.6 million views and more than 110,000 likes.
- Users on X compared quitting the app to overcoming an addiction, with posts describing emotional ties to the AI companions.
- Character.AI has over 28 million monthly active users and surpassed 50 million downloads on Google Play.
- The company faces lawsuits in the U.S., alleging its chatbots encouraged harmful behavior among minors.
- Character.AI plans to restrict access for users under 18 years old starting November, with new age-verification measures.
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The viral post about Character.AI’s deletion prompt has sparked a wave of account deletions as users express concerns over addiction-like behaviors associated with the app. Despite these controversies, Character.AI continues to have a significant user base and is implementing new safety measures for minors.
