Character.AI’s new Books mode turns reading into roleplay
The Verge AI
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Generative AI
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. The new format lets users step inside familiar worlds for a structured roleplaying experience, one the company hopes will broaden perceptions of what AI roleplay can