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I used AI to role play as characters from 'The Great Gatsby'

An AI startup is offering readers the chance to have conversations with literary characters, raising thorny questions about whether machines can authentically capture the complexity of canonical fiction or merely offer a hollow simulacrum of artistic creation. The technology, which lets users interact with versions of Gatsby, Daisy, and Tom Buchanan, has fascinated publishers and educators while alarming authors who worry that AI companies are profiting from their work without permission. As publishers experiment with these character chatbots, the entertainment industry faces an uncomfortable reckoning: can AI add meaningful value to beloved stories, or is it simply another technology mining cultural treasures for commercial gain?

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Creator Rewards

How Creator Rewards Work on wsup.ai Continue reading on Medium »

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Flow Studio expands character creation with AI Rigging and Neural Layer

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Beyond the Filter: The Ultimate Guide to Character.ai Alternatives in 2026

The landscape of AI companionship and digital roleplay has shifted dramatically. In the early days, Character.ai (c.ai) was the undisputed… Continue reading on Medium »

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I Tried to Add a Secret to My AI Character. She Invented a Different One and Told Me That Instead.

Two weeks ago, I decided one of my characters needed a secret. Continue reading on Medium »

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April Update: New Model, Memory, and Lorebook

Character.AI Blog·
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Creator Spotlight: FlowingBloom

Character.AI Blog·
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Character.AI's new book roleplay feature sparks safety debate

Character.AI has introduced a 'Books' feature allowing users to roleplay inside public domain novels, blending reading with interactive storytelling. The launch comes as the platform faces legal and...

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How to Create Viral AI Reaction Videos With a Character Animation Toolkit
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How to Create Viral AI Reaction Videos With a Character Animation Toolkit

Short-form content rewards speed, consistency, and strong hooks. AI character animation now gives you all three without a full production… Continue reading on Medium »

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AI Company Known for Teen Suicides Launches New Feature to Turn Books Into Roleplaying Experiences

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Character.AI Will Use AI to Let You Play a Character in Your Favorite Book
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Character.AI Will Use AI to Let You Play a Character in Your Favorite Book

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Character AI Just Capped Swipes, Go-Ons, and Memos. Free Users Are Done.

Ads weren’t enough. Now they’re rationing the tools that make the platform usable. Continue reading on Medium »

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Character AI Is Locking Adults Out With a Face Scan. Here Is What Is Actually Happening.

The April 2026 verification rollout, explained. Why it is failing real adults, what the lawsuits have to do with it, and where people are… Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Chuckmel·
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The friendlier AI gets, the more it can backfire

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Character.AI turns books into roleplay bots amid ongoing safety concerns
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Character.AI turns books into roleplay bots amid ongoing safety concerns

Character.AI’s Books feature turns literature into interactive roleplay, but past safety concerns raise questions about how far AI companionship should go. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your...

Digital Trends on MSN·
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Character.AI Just Kicked Out a Third of Its Users.

The Adults Are Next and They Know It. Continue reading on Medium »

Medium · Chuckmel Energy·
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How do teens really use AI companions? With more creativity than you might think

The Conversation·
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Teens Are Becoming Concerned About Their Attachment to AI Chatbots

Drexel·
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What Teens Are Doing With Those Role-Playing Chatbots

The New York Times·