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Indie Chatbot Platform Builders - Alternatives to c.ai

Anyone here building a chatbot platform (as an alternative to c.ai?) Hi everyone :) I’m a tech and AI reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) in London (previously Business Insider). I’m reporting on the smaller chatbot platforms and apps popping up as alternatives to the bigger players like c.ai, and would love to speak with anyone who’s built one, is mid-build, or has tried to launch one. Keen to hear why you got into it, how it’s going, the tricky bits, and what’s good about doing it independently. Happy to chat over DM (DMs open), email, Signal, (both below) phone or video call - and can keep it anonymous or on background🙏 Email: [email redacted] / Signal: @efw.40 Thanks!! Effie x

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Former c.ai Users - Experiences Quitting After Age Verification

Journalist writing about quitting c.ai, looking to chat (mod approved) Hi all I’m Effie, I’m an AI reporter at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) in London, previously reporter at Business Insider. Working on a story about people’s experiences stepping back from c.ai, especially since the age restrictions/verification came in. Keen to hear from anyone who’s quit, is trying to quit and/or has gone back and forth. Interested in what made you want to stop, what’s helped and what hasn’t, how the recent platform changes factored in if at all, and how you’re doing now. Can keep it fully anonymous or on background. DM, email, Signal, phone, video, whatever works! 🫡 Here are my details (DMs also open) —> Email: [email redacted] / Signal: @efw.40

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Former Character.AI Users - Moved To Other Chatbots & Why

Left Character.AI for another chatbot? I’d love to hear about it Hi everyone :) The mods kindly gave me permission before I posted this I’m Effie Webb, a reporter at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism in London where I cover AI. I previously worked at Business Insider. I wanted to post in the Character AI Runaways subreddit because I’m reporting on AI companion chatbots and I’d really like to hear from people who’ve moved from Character.AI to somewhere else. That could be after the under-18 ban, because of filter or content changes, because the app started feeling different, or just because another platform worked better for you. I’m interested in what made you leave and where you ended up. Maybe that was Janitor, Polybuzz, Shapes, Nomi, Kindroid, Replika, something custom or self-hosted, or a mix of a few. I’d also love to hear how it compares day to day. Mixed experiences are very welcome too. Maybe the new platform is better in some ways and worse in others. If you’d be up for chatting I’m happy to talk over DM here, email, Signal, WhatsApp, phone, or video call. Whatever feels easiest - I can also speak off the record and I’m happy to keep conversations anonymous. Happy to answer any questions or to send questions over DM or email first. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/effie-webb-ab2994193/ Author page: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/profile/EffieWebb Recent piece for context: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025-10-22/gang-leaders-school-shooters-and-bestie-epstein-meet-character.ais-chatbot-companions Thanks so much x

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Chatbot & Companion App Users - Harmful Emotional Experiences

A quick note in case I ever message you Hi, I’m Effie, an AI reporter at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism in London. I’m reporting on the human side of AI, especially chatbots, companion apps, online safety, and cases where people have been harmed or badly let down by these systems. I’m interested in hearing from people who have used chatbot or companion AI apps and had experiences that felt intense, harmful, emotionally complicated, addictive, or hard to explain. I’m also keen to hear from parents, family members, former users, moderators, researchers, and workers with relevant insight. If I ever DM after seeing one of your posts or comments, it is because what you shared struck me as important and potentially relevant to my reporting. I’m happy to speak on background, anonymously, or on the record, and can chat in whatever way suits you best. A few links so you know I’m real: TBIJ profile: https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/profile/EffieWebb LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/effie-webb-ab2994193/ Email: [email redacted] Signal: efw.40 No pressure at all if you do not want to talk. I just wanted there to be a clear post here explaining who I am and why I might get in touch. Thanks for reading :)

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NHS Keytruda Patients – Bureau of Investigative Journalism Case Study

Have you been treated with Keytruda on the NHS? I'd love to hear your story Hi all, I'm a journalist at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism and I'm working on a story about NHS access to Keytruda (pembrolizumab), a cancer immunotherapy drug. Your experience, whether positive or frustrating, could help shine a light on how the system is really working for patients. Please get in touch via [email redacted]

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Fiverr Scam Victims & Observers for Bureau of Investigative Journalism

I’m reporting for @TBIJ on Fiverr scams involving fake profiles impersonating real professionals ,including lawyers. If you’ve been targeted or seen suspicious Fiverr accounts I’d like to hear from you. DMs open #journorequest #Fiverr #Scams #Freelance

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Case Studies of Investigative Journalism Experiences for TBIJ

From @PriyankaPulla: "For a story, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism ... If you or someone you know has had such experiences, fill the form here: https://t.co/CgcvhCEPJN Share widely."

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