Overview

• Character.AI has launched the 'Parental Insights' feature, allowing parents to receive weekly reports on their teen's platform activity, including time spent and top characters interacted with.
• The reports exclude chat transcripts and require teens to opt in by adding a parent or guardian's email address in their account settings.
• The feature is available to all users under 18, including both free and premium accounts, and is described by the company as a 'first step' toward greater transparency and safety.
• This rollout follows lawsuits and criticism alleging the platform exposed minors to harmful content, including a high-profile case involving a teen's suicide.
• Character.AI has implemented additional safety measures, such as teen-specific AI models and content classifiers, but continues to face legal and regulatory scrutiny.