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Character.AI’s new Books mode turns reading into roleplay
Mired in controversy and legal woes over concerns about its chatbots' interactions with users, particularly teens, Character.AI seems to be playing it safer with a new "Books" mode.
Why this matters
This can influence ecosystem direction, rollout timing, and platform strategy.
What happened
Mired in controversy and legal woes over concerns about its chatbots' interactions with users, particularly teens, Character.AI seems to be playing it safer with a new "Books" mode.
Who should care
Product and engineering leads tracking AI platform shifts.
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