Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Character.ai: Youth Embrace AI Therapist Bots for Mental Health

Character.ai: Youth Embrace AI Therapist Bots for Mental Health

“Psychologist” bot: 78 million messages on Character.ai. Debate on mental health bot effectiveness, e.g., “Therapist.” AI supporters applaud instant aid, critics caution assumptions. In a surprising twist, millions of users on Character.ai, a popular platform for creating chatbots, are turning to AI therapist bots for mental health support. While the platform boasts a variety of … Read more

Google Explores Investment in Character.AI for AI Advancements

UAE Issues Alert for Google Chrome Users

Google considers investing millions in AI chatbot startup Character.AI. The potential investment strengthens Character.AI’s reliance on Google’s cloud services and TPUs. Character.AI eyes a valuation over $5 billion, supplementing a $150 million funding round in March. The potential investment, rumored to take the form of convertible notes, would deepen the existing collaboration between Character.AI and … Read more