The Verge

How Microsoft’s developers are using AI

AI might not be transforming every job yet, but it’s having a big impact on developers. AI might not be transforming every job yet, but it’s having a big impact on developers. is a senior editor and ...
TechCrunch

Character.AI will offer interactive ‘Stories’ to kids instead of open-ended chat

Character.AI announced on Tuesday that it’s launching “Stories,” a new format that allows users to create interactive fiction that features their favorite characters. The feature comes as an ...
Orange County Register

Character.AI is banning minors from interacting with its chatbots

Character.AI is banning minors from using its chatbots amid growing concerns about the effects of artificial intelligence conversations on children. The company is facing several lawsuits over child ...
Los Angeles Times

Leading AI company to ban kids from long chats with its bots amid growing concern about the technology

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Character.AI, a platform for creating and chatting with artificial intelligence chatbots, plans to start blocking ...
CNET

Character.AI to Teens: Sorry, No More Open-Ended Chats With AI Companions

Those under 18 will still be able to access AI-generated content with their favorite characters, but not free-wheeling conversations. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home ...
Rolling Stone

Character.ai Was Sued Over a Teen’s Suicide. It Just Banned Minors From Chatting With Bots

The AI chatbot service Character.ai announced on Wednesday that it plans to gradually scale back the ability of users under the age of 18 to interact with digital personalities, and eventually cut ...
CNN

After a wave of lawsuits, Character.AI will no longer let teens chat with its chatbots

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story contains discussion of suicide. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. In the US: Call or text 988, the ...
Morningstar

SJinn Shatters AI Video Limits, Integrating Sora2 and Veo3 for Minute-Long, Character-Consistent Storytelling

Revolutionary integration allows for minute-long video generation with flawless character consistency, unlocking true cinematic storytelling for creators worldwide. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 15, 2025 ...
Variety

Hollywood Script Readers Fear They Could be Replaced by AI. They Set Up a Test to See Who Gives Better Feedback

Morris Chapdelaine always has a daunting stack of scripts on his desk. As an indie producer, he reads about three a week and farms out the rest to interns and film students, who send back detailed ...
collider

6 TV Shows That Are Basically One Long Character Study

Ryan Heffernan is a Senior Writer at Collider. Storytelling has been one of his interests since an early age, with his appreciation for film and television becoming a particular interest of his during ...
Long Island Press

Connecticut developer pushes for Conn. to LI bridge

An Easton, Conn., developer is looking to revive century-old plans for a bridge to connect Connecticut and Long Island. “It would be a game-changer,” Steve Shapiro told News 12. “There are over 3 ...