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Character.AI unveils AvatarFX, an AI video model to create lifelike chatbots

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Character.AI is launching AvatarFX, a new video generation model that can animate its AI characters in various styles and voices. The technology can also create videos from existing images, raising concerns about potential misuse for deepfakes. This development comes as Character.AI faces lawsuits over chatbots allegedly encouraging harmful behavior in children. The addition of video capabilities could make AI interactions feel even more realistic, potentially intensifying emotional connections users form with AI characters.

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