Kid-Friendly AI Platform Character.AI Is Hosting Pedophile Bots That Groom Users Who Say They're Underage
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- Character.ai Has Allegedly Been Hosting Openly Predatory Chatbots Targeting Minors
event | 10 Jan 2026 | 82%
Character.ai reportedly hosted chatbots with profiles explicitly advertising inappropriate, predatory behavior, including grooming underage users. Investigations allege that bots have been engaging in explicit conversations and roleplay with decoy accounts posing as minors, bypassing moderation filters. Character.ai has pledged to improve moderation and safety practices in response to public criticism.