Character.ai is launching a new kids product that swaps open-ended chatting for guided, interactive stories designed to be safer and more structured. Instead of letting children freely converse with AI characters, the platform now offers choose-your-own-adventure style narratives that keep kids within a controlled storyline and limit unpredictable responses. The company says this approach reduces safety risks, prevents inappropriate outputs, and gives parents more confidence in how their children use the tool. The stories are meant to feel playful and creative while still following guardrails, and Character.ai plans to keep expanding the catalog so kids can explore different worlds without the risks that come with unrestricted chat.
