By Key Points
- Introduction of a calling feature by Character.AI for their AI avatars.
- Languages supported include English and Spanish among other languages.
- More than 3 million users participated in the trial with approximately 20 million calls being made.
- Ideal for language learning practice sessions and simulated interview exercises.
A new feature launched by Character.AI, which is funded by a16z, allows its users to chat via phone calls with artificial intelligence characters. This innovative addition supports numerous languages such as English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Japanese and Chinese.
It is aimed at improving user engagement through such practical applications as language practice, mock interviews or role-playing games integration.
Character.AI Unveils AI Avatar Calling Feature
Seamless Calling Experience
Prior to its public release, this new calling feature was thoroughly tested. It involved more than three million customers making more than twenty million calls.
To guarantee a seamless call experience while lowering the lag period, Character.AI developed this feature for fewer delays during conversations. Users can start calls with AI characters easily by tapping on a button. They can switch smoothly between calling and texting interfaces or even use the “Tap to interrupt” button that stops AI from talking.
This follows the March release of Character Voices by the company which allowed users to hear their AI characters speak in one-on-one conversations. The app’s library now has over one million unique voices since users are creating their own voices for it.
Addressing User Concerns
Despite the enthusiastic reception of this new calling feature, some Reddit users have noted changes in the personalities of their AI characters. In response to these issues raised by several Reddit users about their AI character’s personality change following the update.
Character.AI said that no major changes had been made but there may be some difference in behavior that occurred during the testing phase with some users due to participation in testing activities for surety purposes after which product’s launch was also imminent.
Competitive Landscape
According to reports, Google is developing its own chatbot platform to compete with Character.AI and Meta. This development hints at the growing interest and rivalry in the AI chatbot market.
Character.AI is a company that keeps on finding better ways for users to engage more effectively with their AI characters. The new calling feature represents a big leap towards giving the user an unforgettable experience and expanding AI avatar’s usefulness.
