AI Companion IndustryJul 6, 2026
Character.AI Faces User Revolt Over Pipsqueak 2 Model Swap and Mid-Conversation AdsUser revolt at Character.AI escalates as the platform replaces 9 chat styles with a single model, paywalls the superior Deepsqueak, and drops intrusive full-screen ads mid-roleplay.
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