Character AI users demand data protection and bot preservation amid bankruptcy risk
A Reddit post from October 14 urges Character AI to safeguard user data and preserve its AI bots before potential shutdown. The author highlights the platform’s role in providing emotional support, entertainment, and education through lifelike virtual companions. With Character AI reportedly facing bankruptcy, concerns arise over unsecured data—including conversations, preferences, and sensitive…
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- Reddit users launch petition to protect Character AI user data and AI bots before potential shutdown
- Concerns include unsecured conversations, preferences, and sensitive personal information at risk of exposure
- Petition demands legally binding data protection and partnerships to sustain AI bot development
The petition calls for a legally binding data protection plan and partnerships to sustain the technology. It emphasizes the bots’ value as both technical achievements and emotional resources for users. No official confirmation of bankruptcy exists, but the post reflects growing anxiety among users about data vulnerability and the irreversible loss of their digital interactions if the platform closes.
Protect consumer data and preserve AI bots at Character AI
c.org · 14 October 2026
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