Character.AI introduces 'Character Group Chat' for AI-human simultaneous conversations

The AI chatbot startup, character.ai, has launched a new feature, "Character Group Chat", which allows users to participate in group chats with multiple AI characters simultaneously. The chats can be composed of AI characters only, or a mix of human and AI participants, providing a unique interactive experience and enabling users to engage in various scenarios with versions of famous figures or mythological characters. This kinda reminds us of what Meta recently announced with its AI chatbot feature for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger.

The Character Group Chat feature can be accessed through the Character.AI mobile app, compatible with both iOS and Android, with plans to expand the feature to the web platform underway. The feature is currently available to c.ai+ subscribers, who pay a monthly fee of $9.99 for additional benefit, like quicker messaging and bypassing waiting rooms.

The app has seen significant growth since its launch, with over half a million installs in the first six days and an estimated 30 million monthly active users worldwide. Plans to expand the feature to the web platform are underway.