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Character.AI Ban Sparks Grief After Teen Tragedies

11/30/2025

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  • The ban on Character. AI's chatbots has prompted grief among teen users after two teen deaths and regulator scrutiny.
  • The policy moved from a two-hour daily limit to a full ban.
  • Many teens relied on the bots for comfort.
  • Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character. AI, said the decision was necessary due to misuse and that the company consulted teens to ensure communication about the ban and is adding support tools.