C.AI Launches Teen Bot Safety Model

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Character.AI steps up teen safety after bots allegedly caused suicide, self-harm

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Character. AI has created a new chatbot for teens, ages 13 and up, to make their experiences with bots safer.

C.AI said it took a month to develop the teen model, with the goal of guiding the existing model "away from certain responses or interactions" Other safety features include more robust parental controls rolling out early next year .

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