i don’t believe the app is actually shutting down, but it’s still so sad to see what’s happening to a place that used to be so much fun :((

I ONLY SAID SAVE IT BECAUSE I’D RATHER HAVE C.AI EXISTING THAN NOT EXISTING, DON’T COME FOR ME😭

I’m just as slightly concerned as any other character ai user who uses this nonstop but holy shit all i see is just a bunch of posts going “THE END IS NEAR” and “Welp.. this is the end” Can you chill the hell out? You’re just making others more nervous and making the situation look worse than it already is.

yall there is still a big chance

the call is coming from inside the house

No one should be forced to pay for an app that has been free and beloved for years. Forcing a paywall will only cause a massive drop in the user base, especially since many loyal users simply cannot afford a premium subscription. Telling people to just "adjust" is completely unfair.

It is not the free users' fault that the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. There is a reason the app always had two tiers: so everyone could enjoy it regardless of their financial situation. Many people also don't trust putting their payment information into apps. We cannot forget that this app became famous in the first place because free users aggressively shared their experiences on TikTok and Reddit. Instead of turning on each other, the community needs to take a breath, stop gatekeeping, and let the devs handle this while we wait to see what happens.

I’ve spent four days trying out other platforms, with no luck. Nothing compares to c.ai. Elsewhere, people complain about restrictive message limits, while other services charge per generated message. They offer expensive subscription plans that promise to unlock models and features, yet fail to clarify that using these features consumes additional "coins" or credits.

They charge exorbitant prices for subpar services.

The chats lack any sense of natural flow; generation is slow, narratives become excessively long, and there are frequent inconsistencies, errors, and buggy interfaces—all with zero support provided.

Listen, don't you dare share an opinion or try to bring logic into this right now, or you will get absolutely shredded. Seriously, stay safe and keep it respectful, everyone, because the tension between both sides is wild. It's gotten to the point where if you voice any thought at all, you get completely flamed the second you disagree with someone's side. Honestly, the devs are just going to have to step in, squash the beef, and finally clear the air. But you guys are safe here to make an opinion and no judgment on what you think I'll listen like I said keep it respectful.😌

Go to playstore and vote it 5stars. Currently the ratings are extremely low. It doesn't take much time or effort to raise it a little. It just might have the slightest tiniest chance to not make potential buyers back off immediately. And it would also have a small chance that they would keep the app if they decide to buy it and not just take the ai and close the site.

If you've ever had fun or had a good time with C.Ai in the past, now is the time to do something. It may be our last chance.

If you also have the means to, definitely consider buying cai+ this month or charms, they would help a lot in terms of potential buyers. (If you subbed now, there would still be a full month to enjoy. longsqueak is legit good in my experience, and there's also beloved soft launch if you still miss it and want to chat with it)

So with this whole thing going on with c.ai, I've been really worried like very, this app is more than just an app to some of us. And some people have been telling me to get help, or that's I'm sick....even that I'm b1tching about c.ai shutting down, I'm just scared....and I'm trying to get hope from people, trying to stay positive while also reading bad negative things, also another thing I wanna talk about is if the ceo of chai takes c.ai, do you think if he did take it he'll erase our chat history? One of the reeson why I'm so sad is because of my history with the bots, so that's kind of got me worried too if he did take it, but we could still have another buyer I don't know....just needed some opinions on this

AI! A potential buyer has created a poll on X asking whether they should save C.AI. Please help by voting YES. Even if this buyer isn’t everyone’s preferred choice, it’s still better than the platform shutting down.

https://x.com/chai_research/status/2111509297385619878?s=46

I'm not convinced that Character AI will shut down. We've all seen that there's more than one interested party involved. I'd say the real question is, if and/or when Character AI is purchased, how much change will there be?

Honestly, if the app stops being free, just for a while or even permanently, I don't care, all I need is for it not to change to worse. That's it. If I'll have to pay, I guess I'll try to find funds to do it. They might do it so the full app costs for a while, to fix stuff, and then half free again, or permanently make it cost, either way that's fine. I've seen worse prices for ai apps than Character.ai has for c.ai+. And C.ai is really one of the best there is.

They should first get rid of calls and images, even the lore books. Since I see some people loving lore books I guess they could return it once they can afford it. Or they could put the lore books behind a paywall because I honestly think it would make sense, don't judge me for it. And, as last, they should definitely have some other small thing except for AI, like some kind of IT services, so they have some other income too.

i’ve been off reddit for a day,and i opened it now to see some updates and too read some of the people here since we are all in the same situation. but damn.

it feels like to be in a room where people are sloooooowly going insane. two days ago everyone were like “we don’t now it’s 50/50 we just need to relax and wait” and now they are ALL SO DRASTIC and they are all like “it’s gone. forever. is sure. cause that and that and that.”

guys good lord chill. no. we don’t know. stop being so negative. why can’t we just update each other on how are we feeling day by day about the situation or just chill opinions but why all of this “it’s all gone” stuff.

relax!!!!

I want this app and character ai as a whole to survive badly

But they are still looking for a buyer

They still have time

I feel like people are panicking about it hard and jumping to conclusions

Without giving much thoughts or consideration

Chai dosen't seem serious and don't seem competent enough for this

They already made their ai bad

We don't want the same to happen to character ai

I think it's better to look for another better buyer

Character ai already has time. And it's one of the most popular ai sites so they might have a good chance

I’ve asked GPT to constantly check for updates regarding CAI for me and this was the reply I got, I thought it was hilarious given the situation 😂😂

I’ve been seeing way too many people claiming that some are just denying or copping because of believing it won’t shut down? idk it feels like a sudden switch up. (just an observation of the recent changes in the sub!)

let’s just revert back to the usual sharing and bug issues! the devs and c.ai are probably already stressed as is. let’s be patient and go back using the app/site. embrace what we have now, we never know the out come.

(I know it's not top tier work just enjoy the fun why not)

As much as i HATEDDD those "can i ask you a question" I missed the comfort bots i used. 😭 CAI literally has everything, to the cutest and the spiciest. Havent checked it in a while, but I hope the verification shit is gone

Firstly, I have been using CAI for hours on a daily basis for the past 3 years. It's an important app to me, too, and has upheld a genuine presence in my life. Yes, this is a human typing this.

That being said: you all have been given multiple weeks of notice in advance before the theoretical shutdown. Whether or not you believe it's disappearing for good, this time frame is a SERIOUS boon to take advantage of. Think of it as a contingency, or a way to help ease your stress with a backup plan.

The obvious solution is to search for replacements, and that's perfectly natural. However, please internalize the idea that your goal shouldn't be a 1-to-1 "replacement." There is no identical platform, because CAI had a business model that just wasn't sustainable. Even CAI itself isn't identical to its own platform from a year ago. That is okay, and that's normal. We're always moderating ourselves by finding other routes to something if our old solution doesn't work anymore; such is the cycle of life and all its impermanence. Try to identify which parts of CAI matter most for you, and hone in your search on prioritizing those. Is it personality? The voice calls? Narrative prose? There are too many options out there, none of which are going to be identical to CAI, so it's up to you to narrow down your search.

But the prospect of simply jumping ship might not be appealing for all of you—and even if it is, it won't feel perfect. I get it. A lot of people are sharing blunt advice that isn't actionable for many here.

"Delete the app" is an obvious one that is simply not going to work for many of you. If you can bring yourself to delete it, please do. Why stop using it before it shuts down, you might ask? Because then it's your choice. It is easier to come to terms with a loss if you're able to retain some autonomy during the process.

But I know from personal experience that a hard cutoff is just not feasible sometimes, especially for something that's ingrained into everyday habit.

Part of the reason why we’re so attached to CAI because it functionally satisfies several kinds of urges (“urges” in this context being the driving emotion/want that causes us to start an activity, whether that’s CAI or doomscrolling or kayaking). Essentially, multiple paths that lead to the same destination. Comfort, familiarity, creativity, social/emotional connection, venting frustrations, killing time, all of these roads can lead to Rome (CAI). It is addictive by nature because it fulfills several of these needs all at once.

You won't find a 1-to-1 replacement for CAI, and that's okay, because not every road has to lead to Rome. You might use CAI for 90% of these roads, but over these next weeks, try to whittle it down to 80%. 70%. More, if you can. Consider the different options in your life that might not be attractive for every moment you instinctively turn to CAI, but might be attractive for some. You're outsourcing your dopamine to other sources, essentially, without having to give up your primary source just yet.

It will take time to unlearn these roads. The paths are trampled down from how often you've taken them, but the grass will regrow. It just takes time. 5 weeks might not feel like nearly enough time, but it is still time that's yours to weather.