Character.AI Launches 'Books' Mode for Roleplaying Within Classic Literature
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Robert Hart
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Summary
Character.AI is launching a new 'Books' mode that allows users to roleplay within classic public domain books, aiming to provide a safer, more structured alternative to its controversial chatbot interactions. The feature includes over 20 classic titles from Project Gutenberg and represents the company's effort to broaden perceptions of AI roleplay beyond problematic uses like romantic interactions with minors, violence, and self-harm promotion.
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The new format lets users step inside familiar worlds for a more structured roleplaying experience
one the company hopes will broaden perceptions of what AI roleplay can be beyond romancing minors, encouraging violence, and promoting self-harm
Books is launching with a catalog of more than 20 classic public domain titles sourced from Project Gutenberg
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