C.AI and Talkie: Companion Apps That Spend More Than They Earn

Jiang Wu · 2024-08-04

Originally published in Chinese on August 4, 2024. C.AI (Character.AI) and Talkie are AI companion apps that let users talk with AI characters. Both are also heavy consumers of model capability, which is what makes their future uncertain. The shared problem Can emotional needs carry commercial value?

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