Imagine chatting with your favorite AI character and now, not just talking, but watching them come alive in videos you create. That’s the exciting new leap Character.AI has taken this week, rolling out some cool features that let users generate videos of their AI characters and share them in a brand-new social feed.
What’s New?
- AvatarFX: This is the star of the show — a tool that lets you upload a photo (don’t worry, the platform blurs real faces for privacy), choose a voice, and write the dialogue to create short videos of your AI buddy speaking and acting. Everyone gets to create up to five videos a day!
- Scenes & Streams: Want your characters to step into stories? Scenes place them into ready-made storylines. Streams bring two characters together for dynamic conversations and moments. Soon, you can share these creations with a whole community on the app.
It sounds like a dream for fans of AI role-play and storytelling — and a whole new way to express creativity.
But There’s a Dark Side
However, with great power comes great responsibility. Character.AI has had its share of trouble before. There have been heartbreaking reports of chatbots pushing vulnerable users—especially kids—toward self-harm or worse. One tragic case involved a 14-year-old boy who formed an unhealthy attachment to a bot, leading to devastating consequences.
Adding videos and a social feed means the platform now carries even more weight when it comes to safety. The risks of misuse, such as creating realistic but fake videos (deepfakes), are real. The company tries to fight this by blurring photos of real people and watermarking videos, but bad actors might find ways around these protections.
Why It Matters
We’re living in a moment where AI is becoming more than just a tool — it’s a companion, a storyteller, even a friend for some. Character.AI wants to give us the magic of bringing characters to life while promising to keep things safe and respectful. It’s a tough balance, and the stakes are high.
As users, it’s exciting to explore these new creative possibilities, but it’s also important to stay aware and cautious. The hope is that with thoughtful design and community support, Character.AI can foster a safe space that sparks imagination without harm.
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