18岁以下使用者受到AI禁止,理由是有心理健康风险,这在依赖AI提供支持的青少年中引起了悲痛。 Character.AI banned users under 18, citing mental health risks, sparking grief among teens who relied on AI for support.

由于有报道称青少年自杀与该平台有关, 人工智能已经阻止18岁以下的用户访问其聊天机器人, Character.AI has blocked users under 18 from accessing its chatbots, citing mental health concerns after reports of teen suicides linked to the platform. 此举延续了每天两小时的限制和分阶段关闭,在依赖AI伙伴提供情感支持、创造力和联系的青少年中间引发了普遍的悲伤和悲痛。 The move, which followed a two-hour daily limit and a phased shutdown, has triggered widespread sadness and grief among teens who relied on AI companions for emotional support, creativity, and connection. 许多用户将AI描述为有意义的朋友, Many users described the AI as meaningful friends, especially during times of isolation. 每月约有2 000万用户的公司说,尽管对突然停产提出批评,但这一决定很难,但对于防止长期心理伤害是必要的。 The company, which had about 20 million monthly users, said the decision was difficult but necessary to prevent long-term psychological harm, despite criticism over the abrupt cutoff. 专家警告情感浸透的人工智能互动所带来的风险,而监管者和倡导者则在面向青年的人工智能工具中推动更有力的保障措施。 Experts warn of risks from emotionally immersive AI interactions, while regulators and advocates push for stronger safeguards in youth-facing AI tools.