Google is set to make a significant investment in the AI startup Character.AI, founded by ex-Google engineers. This startup specializes in creating engaging chatbots that let users interact with virtual celebrities and anime characters. Character.AI’s popularity among younger audiences and its unique chatbot offerings have positioned it distinctively in the AI market. Google’s investment, potentially in the form of convertible notes, not only injects capital into Character.AI for model training and user demand but also deepens its existing partnership, leveraging Google’s cloud services and advanced computing resources. This move is part of a broader trend where tech giants are increasingly investing in AI startups to bolster their cloud services and AI capabilities.
