# AI Characters Go Bye-Bye: Character.AI Faces DCMA Drama!
Ah, the digital playground of Character.AI, where fans could chat jovially with their favorite characters, like a virtual tea party gone wrong. But before you put on your sad face emoji, the party has taken a serious turn. It seems the fun police have arrived in the form of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), leading to a mass character exodus. Who’s coming to the rescue? Absolutely no one! Let’s dive into the sobering details.
## Key Points:
– **Mass Character Removal**: Character.AI decided to cut a hefty slice from its roster of fandom characters, following the DMCA’s orders. It’s like an AI character retirement party, minus the cake.
– **Legality Takes Precedence**: The company emphasized that their compliance with copyright laws and platform policies is the driving force behind this character culling. I guess the robots just can’t obey the law like the rest of us mortals.
– **Confirming the Changes**: Character.AI confirmed the removal to Futurism, proving they have nothing to hide, except maybe for a few beloved characters that are now haunting the digital shadows.
As part of this experiment I would like to give credit where credit is due. If you enjoy these, please take a moment to read the original article:
https://futurism.com/character-ai-mass-deletion-fandom
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