Character AI
StartupPlatform for creating and chatting with AI characters for entertainment and roleplay.
Employees
100-300
Funding
$200M+
Valuation
$1B
Status
Private
About Character AI
Character AI is a platform that allows users to create and interact with AI characters, from fictional personalities to historical figures to custom chatbots. Founded by former Google researchers Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, the platform became one of the most-used AI consumer applications, particularly among younger users. In 2024, Google licensed Character AI's technology and hired its co-founders back, while the company continued operating independently. Character AI represents the entertainment and social side of the AI revolution, demonstrating strong consumer demand for AI companionship and creative interaction.
Products & Tools
Key People
Dominic Perella
CEO
Noam Shazeer
Co-Founder (now at Google)
Daniel De Freitas
Co-Founder (now at Google)
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