The boundaries between fiction and realities are blurred – and Tiktok is taking implementation. At the center of the storm is Character.aiA platform launched in 2021 and launched widely by September 2022, which allows users to engage in conversations based on artificial intelligence with imaginary characters.
From Violet Sorrentgail by Rebecca Yarros’ Empyrean Serie A Heat by Victoria Aveyard’s Red queenNow readers can “chat” directly with the characters they read only once. According to a recent video by Ovveyard, the AI version of Cal Calore alone has been interacted with over 78,000 times, without its authorization.
Adveryard expressed concern about the unauthorized use of his characters: “I have not received any form of compensation and I have never given permission for this. I will take measures to remove my characters from the character. He said.
A divided booktok
The controversy exploded on Tiktok, in particular among Booktok creators. From 18 July, the hashtag #Characterai he had appeared in more than 975,100 videos.
User Surapika (17k follower) criticized the platform how to get away from the authentic narrative, calling it “An algorithmic substitute for real narrative.” Others like Sanziana-Dana (Follower 3.3k) e Emily (90.1k Follower) praised the tool to make the imaginary worlds more engaging and participatory.
“Chatbots as the character. Ai have become a powerful narrative tool, allowing readers to become active participants in the worlds they love”, Sanziana-Dana said. Brittany (58.3k Follower) agreed, saying the platform “Extends the construction of the fantasy world beyond the page, in particular for Fanfiction writers who want to explore the character’s speech and behavior.”
Booktocker Bags (27k follower) noted that while platforms such as AO3 and Wattpad were the reference point for Fanfiction, “Now readers are using the character. To test theories and arches of characters in real time.”
Between creativity and control
Despite its creative potential, critics support the character. Ai could feed harmful tendencies. “Fandom have always had an in -depth analysis of the commitment with loved stories – through fanfic, art and discussion. But artificial intelligence chatbots seem more manufactured relationships than a genuine creative expansion”. Sumraka said. He warned that the platform is marketing imaginary ties and encouraging obsessive behavior.
The emotional draw of the character. It can be found in what it offers users psychologically. “Create an illusion of control”, Suraka explained. Brittany added, “Users like because they can control what the character says, to the exact words.”
But the illusion has a price. “It entrusts artificial intimacy and unhealthy expectations. These platforms do not help users connect with stories: they are simulating connections and encourage insulation”, Suraka concluded.
While remodeling the way we interact with fiction, the question remains: it is Character.ai The future of the immersive narration – or a deviation seductive with a significant commitment?
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