AI / ML
Consumer Social
Character.AI is an AI-powered entertainment and companionship platform. It allows users to create and interact with AI characters that have distinct personalities and backgrounds. At its core, Character.AI utilizes an AI model for conversational interactions, aiming to blend the informational utility of chatbots, like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, with engaging social experiences. Its AI model is optimized specifically for conversational engagement, using LLMs similar to those found in ChatGPT, but with an added focus on creating natural, emotionally resonant conversations. Unlike chatbots focused on transactional or information-driven tasks, Character.AI aims to provide an immersive experience, making conversations feel more like interacting with a real companion. The AI model learns from user interactions, continuously improving its ability to respond in a human-like manner, and is versatile to handle casual chats or meaningful discussions.
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