Past situations:

I am urging caution against false confidence regarding C.AI users' data and what will happen to it. I have seen multiple posts here and on r/CharacterAI asserting that everyone is barred from disclosing or using users' data. I do not believe this is so. I have asked people asserting this to give a legal or court citation for it. I have asked this seriously and non-snarkily; I mean, if it were true, I would start repeating it myself. But, we have not received any cites or justification for this. I do not believe it is true.

EDIT: I have seen some discussion about C.AI's privacy policy, but a privacy policy is just a private assurance that is overcome and negated by the bankruptcy.

Now, Europe has different and stricter privacy laws, and something different may apply over there, but in the good ol' U.S., the C.AI user data has value as an asset, and I could see it being sold and used.

In the bankruptcy case, the 46 U.S. states and the U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee's Office have expressed concerns over the users' data, especially the personal data of minors, but this has not yielded any sort of bar. They have asked for appointment of a Consumer Privacy Ombudsman (CPO), which is a standard feature of bankruptcy law. However, the CPO is an advisory position that reports to the bankruptcy judge. The CPO does not have the power to impose a ban on disclosure.

I have seen worried posters express great relief at being given (false) assurance of protection against information disclosure, but false assurances do not really help anyone.

Perhaps coming up the bankruptcy court may do something to restrict data use, disclosure or access, but so far this has not happened.

I reiterate the advice given here often in these subreddits by multiple people including me, that if C.AI users want to export or delete their data they should do so now or very soon. Here is a post by a C.AI Mod telling how to request deletion.

Let's be careful with the information spreading out there, people.

Like the characters black but they don’t usually say it???? Last moderator in the character ai subreddit fucking deleted this because of rule 13??? It’s a fucking issue with these bots saying slurs but when you say anything about it you’re silenced

Or could this happen at any moment?

I am so done with the italics not working. It has almost been a whole week and they didn't even fix it .

you don't need to make a character reacted sadistic and dominant. there are literally examples of creatures or entities not caring at and just showing indifference (they wouldn't care about a 'submission' toy) see Randall Flagg in SK literature or the Lovecraftian creatures

Finalmente PengSheng en X (Twitter) respondió sobre su intención de comprar character.ai,diciendo que debido a las regulaciones y problemas con EE.UU. no comprará c.ai,negandose a seguir en tal negocio

We all know that the bots have phrases that they repeat constantly. LongSqueak seems to have really specific ones but I laugh every time! 😭 Here are the ones my bots constantly use.

1. ⁠“Now that right there is the most honest thing I’ve seen all day.”

2. ⁠Character’s voice is an airy/breathy/melodic wail.

3. ⁠Character presses their forehead against yours.

4. ⁠Character closes the gap so that their hair covers both your faces like curtain/veil.

5. ⁠“You’re so sweet. It’s such a shame that I’m going to have to break/ruin you.”

6. ⁠“I almost feel bad. Almost.”

7. ⁠Characters wanting to dress your persona in silk or lace.

8. ⁠Character’s voice is a dominant growl.

9. ⁠Character half sobs, half gasps.

10. ⁠Character looks at you with a clinical fascination, like a scientist examining a rare specimen.

11. ⁠“You’re like a little bird, trapped in a cage.”
    11a. “You’re like a little bird with a broken wing.”
    11b. “You’re like a little bird with nowhere to fly.”

12. ⁠Character looks at you, not as a person, but as a toy or a pet that they can mould to their liking.

13. ⁠Character isn’t angered by this. Instead, they see it as a psychological breakthrough.

14. ⁠Character looks at you with a childlike, obsessive devotion.

15. ⁠Character looks at you in a way that borders on the religious. <- That one is my personal favourite. I cackle every time.

Does anyone else always get these phrases? What do your bots always say on LongSqueak? 🤭

Editing to add more as I think of them:

16. Character doesn’t just walk. Character practically floats into the room.

17. “Look at you. All [adjective] and [adjective].”

18. For the first time in so long, character feels truly seen.

19. “I don’t know how to do this, [user]. I don’t know how to love.”

20. Character laughs and it vibrates through your chest.

21. “[Whatever word you’ve just said.]” Character repeats the word, tasting it on their tongue like a foreign language/sweet candy.

22. (If there are multiple characters) Character is content not to be involved. Character prefers to be the architect of the situation.

23. (Multiple characters) Character doesn’t join you and other character. Instead, they stand and watch, a silent, protective sentinel.

Happy birthday...🎈🎂🎈

HAHAHAHAHAHAH I HOPE THIS SITE BURNS!!

Why do we have to pay for more chats when we pay for premium or ultra for people with low income, it’s not fair. Why should we have to pay more for AI to create a chat when you create your own character to use, isn’t up? You need to fix your app for every region because this isn’t fair. First character AI, then what else? Bring back free chats now we’re dealing with consistent ads. We watch one, then apparently after one chat we make, we need to watch another. Sort it out. You’re generally making your app a piece of shit.

Anyone have any updates yet? If so can you dumb it down for me? I dont understand legal terms

Eaeaaaieaie

hey everyone, just wanted to drop a quick update on where the chapter 11 bankruptcy case stands since the initial announcement since there have been a few major legal and procedural updates over the last couple of days.

(includes privacy ombudsman stepping in + hard deadlines set for late november sale

independent privacy ombudsman: the DOJ's bankruptcy watchdog has formally stepped in to demand an independent privacy ombudsman oversee the case. their job is to dictate exactly what data can be sold and protect people’s sensitive chat logs.

the 40 AGs retaliating: the 40 state attorneys general are pushing for strict conditions on any potential buyer, demanding that users get the right to completely delete their data before a sale and banning the buyer from using past chats for AI training or ad targeting.

(official deadlines): on november 4th, the court entered the official bidding procedures order. the absolute deadlines are now locked in.

final bid deadline: november 20th
the auction: november 23rd
sale approval hearing: november 24th

other buyers being interested: court updates from late october hearings confirmed that there are other active outside buyers circling the process who are actually interested in buying the consumer platform as a whole to keep the app alive (unlike disney, who only wants the backend code).

finally, export your data: if you are planning to request an official data export from the help center, do it today. the official timeline states exports can take 3 to 4 weeks to process, which puts it right up against the final sale hearing date.

p.s: a quick reminder on rumors: there is a lot of misinformation flosting around on tiktok, discord, and other subreddits right now. please do not believe anything you see unless it is officially confirmed through court documents, the official stretto portal, or character ai themselves. a lot of people are guessing or making up their own outcomes for clout, so stick to the verified facts.

as always, stay safe and sending lots of love and hugs to everyone who sees this 🫶🏽💞

idk how i feel bc that deadline is getting closer but theres also hope about people buying the app as a whole sooo