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Issues with Character AI: What’s wrong with it?

AuthorRevel Cheng

Reading Time3 min

PublishedJune 29, 2024

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Context

Character AI is yet another free-to-use AI platform that was released in September 2022, and allows its users to create and experiment with their own AI avatar, which they are then able to converse with, role play with, and even produce fan fiction. This is why Character AI bots are being used as “digital companions”, with some people even using them to cope with their mental health challenges. However, this is where those who are skeptical about this type of technology worry about safety and privacy issues, especially for those who already suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, or depression. For most purposes, Character AI is safe to use. However, beyond the usual aspects, there may be concerns regarding its safety.

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Analysis

Of course, Character AI’s privacy policy says that it fully protects user safety. But over the years, we have seen many large tech companies become victim to data breaches. And so, when users are sharing intimate details about themselves on this (or any other AI) platform, safety is something that should be considered before doing so. Also read: The powerful synergy of big data and AI: Transforming our world Also read: CharacterAI Unveils Group Chats Feature

Key Points

Character AI allows its users to create and experiment with their own AI avatar, enabling them to converse, role-play, and even produce fan fiction.
When users are sharing intimate details about themselves on this (or any other AI) platform, safety is something that should be considered before doing so.