Hold onto your keyboards, folks! Character AI is shaking things up by rolling out two brand-new games—Speakeasy and War of Words—designed to turbocharge user engagement and sprinkle some extra fun into your AI interactions. 😮
Currently, these games are a premium perk, with a sneak peek for some free-plan users. Imagine trying to trick the AI into saying ‘croissant’ without dropping any pastry-related bombs—sounds like a brain teaser, right? That’s Speakeasy for you! Meanwhile, War of Words pits you against the AI in a battle of wits, with an AI referee calling the shots. Talk about high stakes!
Accessing these games is a breeze—just hit that controller icon during any chat, and voilà , you’re in the game without messing up your convo history. Genius, right?
But wait, there’s more! This gaming leap comes amid a whirlwind of leadership shuffles, with co-founders jumping ship to Google and a YouTube exec stepping in as Chief Product Officer. Interim CEO Dominic Perella is steering the ship towards an entertainment powerhouse, distancing from the AI companionship niche. ‘We’re crafting a robust entertainment platform,’ he declares, drawing inspiration from giants like YouTube and Netflix.
And with users clocking in nearly 100 minutes daily, it’s clear Character AI is onto something big. Plus, with new safety tools for teens, they’re playing it smart. Game on, indeed!
