Character.AI

by Character Technologies

🟢Active

Platform for creating and chatting with AI characters with distinct personalities.

ChatbotFounded by Noam Shazeer

🔍 Last checked: 4/16/2026 · Confidence: 95%

Key talent and technology acquired by Google in a licensing deal.

47d ago

Suggested status:🟠 Possibly Dead(100% confidence)

📅 Timeline

2022-09

Launched to the public with viral growth.

2023-03

Series A at $1B valuation.

2024-08

Google acquired key talent including founders in licensing deal.

AI companion chatbot designed for emotional support and friendship.

Platform for chatting with AI characters, competing with Character.AI.

Award-winning AI chatbot formerly known as Mitsuku, engaging in human-like conversation.

Creator of Pi, a personal AI assistant focused on empathetic conversation.

Google acquired key talent and technology in a licensing deal, though the platform continues operating.