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AI chatbot platform with customizable character personas.
Founded by: Noam Shazeer, Daniel De Freitas
Metrics computed from HN discussion, GitHub activity, and funding data.
According to AI-Buzz, Character.AI ranks #9 in AI Agents for HN discussion share (out of 29 tracked with 0.6% of HN discussion), with 13% positive developer sentiment (8 HN comments analyzed).
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Description
AI chatbot platform with customizable character personas.
Estimated Company Size
51 - 100 employees
Website
character.ai2021
Founded
2021
Description
Character.AI lets users create and chat with AI characters. Massive user base, especially younger demographics. Raised $150M Series A at $1B valuation.
Community engagement metrics that indicate developer traction and interest.
Last updated: 1 day ago
Mentions in HN discussions. Source: Hacker News Algolia API.
Sentiment analysis of Hacker News comments only. Does not include Reddit, Discord, or other platforms.
Total stars indicate project popularity and developer adoption.
Forks indicate active developer engagement and contribution interest.
An AI chatbot platform where users can create, customize, and interact with AI characters, offering diverse conversational experiences and role-playing scenarios.
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