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Your new best friend: Generative AI

Character.ai has been in the news over the last few months for all the wrong reasons. There are real concerns about the safeguards in place with AI companions, particularly in relation to children, however Character.ai is just one of a huge number of apps promising conversation, companionship and more.
behavioural insight
children
design
technology
young people

If you google AI girlfriends or AI boyfriends you’ll see just how many businesses are vying for the attention of the lonely. There are thousands of premade characters to interact with, and of course you can create your own, complete with a personality, a profile picture and any body shape you desire.

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