First Impressions
I started a chat with 'Socrates' and ended up debating the ethics of AI for an hour. Then I chatted with 'Mario' about plumbing. The distinct personalities these bots maintain is impressive. It feels like roleplaying with an improv actor.
Best Feature: Community Characters
There are millions of user-created characters. You can find anything from 'Text Adventure Game' to 'Psychologist' to 'Elon Musk'. The variety is endless.
The Verdict
It's the ultimate time sink. Whether you want to practice a language, roleplay, or just vent, Character.ai is oddly therapeutic and incredibly fun.