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Character.AI began removing open-ended chat for US users under 18
What changed
- Under-18 open-ended chat
- Was Before: Available with a one-hour daily limit
- After: Removed in stages beginning November 24
When it applies to you
- New users
- Existing users
- First group transitions over days; second group receives at least two weeks’ notice before its later removal.
What this means for you
Character.AI began removing open-ended chat for US users under 18.
What you can do
How we know
The official announcement describes this change and its timing.
Sources
Full research notes
The November 21, 2025 official update states: “Starting on Monday, November 24, we will begin removing open-ended chat for under-18 users in the US”. The first group transitions over days; another group follows weeks later with at least two weeks’ notice. The source describes the prior US one-hour daily limit.
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