# Character.ai launches Stories to keep teens engaged as it scales back open-ended chat for under-18s

> Character. ai is winding down open-ended AI chat for under-18s Stories is a new type of AI experience aimed at keeping teens using the site Stories are visual, cinematic experiences where you choose how the characters…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/character-ai-launches-stories-to-keep-teens-engaged-as-it-scales-back-open-ended-chat-for-under-18s?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69308319ae910025192315b5)
- **Published:** 2025-12-03
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #character #stories #chat #ended #keep #open #teens #under
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