Character.AI in the Media

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June 2026

A Google veteran who founded Character.AI is jumping to OpenAI

Noam Shazeer, a co-lead at Gemini and the founder of Character.AI is leaving Google to join OpenAI in the latest AI talent war move.

Jun 18, 2026

May 2026

TechCrunchMajor Publication

Pennsylvania sues Character.AI after a chatbot allegedly posed as a doctor

According to Pennsylvania's filing, a Character AI chatbot presented itself as a licensed psychiatrist during a state investigation, and also fabricated a serial number for its state medical license.

May 5, 2026

April 2026

The VergeMajor Publication

Character.AI’s new Books mode turns reading into roleplay

Mired in controversy and legal woes over concerns about its chatbots' interactions with users, particularly teens, Character.AI seems to be playing it safer with a new "Books" mode. The new format lets users step inside familiar worlds for a more structured roleplaying experience, one the company ho

Apr 16, 2026

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