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Automated Moderation and Human Review Disclosure

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What it is

Character.AI uses a combination of automated software tools and human reviewers to filter content, and its AI models themselves are built with content restrictions.

This analysis describes what Character.AI's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision discloses that human reviewers have access to user content and AI-generated outputs, which is relevant to user privacy expectations and may engage data protection obligations depending on what data is reviewed and retained.

Interpretive note: The document does not specify what data categories are accessible to human reviewers or what data retention practices apply to reviewed content, leaving the full privacy scope uncertain.

Clause Stability Stable

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Changes
4
Months Monitored
May 11, 2026
First Seen
May 22, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 5149 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Users should be aware that their content and interactions may be reviewed by both automated systems and human moderators, meaning conversations on the platform are not treated as private in the context of safety enforcement.

How other platforms handle this

Notion Medium

To opt out of the offline disclosure of your information to third parties for these purposes, please email us at privacy@makenotion.com.

Glassdoor Medium

We may provide an option for users to opt into the disclosure of their demographic data in a manner and to an extent that may lead to loss of their anonymity.

Tinder Medium

If you choose to reveal any personal information about yourself to other users, you do so at your own risk. We strongly encourage you to use caution in disclosing any personal information online.

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These guidelines apply to all aspects of the Character.AI experience. Our systems filter illegal or harmful content through both automated moderation and human review, while our AI models are designed with filters and limits to prevent inappropriate outputs.

Excerpt from Character.AI's Community Guidelines

ConductAtlas Analysis

Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: The disclosure of human review of user content engages GDPR and CCPA privacy frameworks, particularly regarding the lawful basis for processing user conversation data and the disclosure of that processing in the platform's …

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Applicable agencies

  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Applicable regulations

EU AI Act
European Union
CCPA/CPRA
California, USA
Colorado AI Act
US-CO
Connecticut Data Privacy Act Amendments
US-CT
CAN-SPAM
United States Federal
FTC Act Section 5
United States Federal
GDPR
European Union
Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act
US-IN
Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
US-KY
UK GDPR
United Kingdom
Universal Opt-Out Mechanism Expansion 2026
US
VPPA
United States Federal

Provision details

Document information
Document
Character.ai Community Guidelines
Entity
Character.AI
Document last updated
May 11, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 11, 2026
Last verified
May 11, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-010617
Document ID
CA-D-00780
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
ec0a9230a377aef5831a06c6ed9e3bbc7b54344595a80c04401a4ca4fe5a8d48
Analysis generated
May 11, 2026 12:24 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Character.AI
Document: Character.ai Community Guidelines
Record ID: CA-P-010617
Captured: 2026-05-11 12:24:11 UTC
SHA-256: ec0a9230a377aef5…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/characterai/characterai-community-guidelines/provision/CA-P-010617/automated-moderation-and-human-review-disclosure/
Accessed: Sept. 8, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Character.AI's Automated Moderation and Human Review Disclosure clause do?

This provision discloses that human reviewers have access to user content and AI-generated outputs, which is relevant to user privacy expectations and may engage data protection obligations depending on what data is reviewed and retained.

How does this clause affect you?

Users should be aware that their content and interactions may be reviewed by both automated systems and human moderators, meaning conversations on the platform are not treated as private in the context of safety enforcement.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 289 platforms. See the full comparison.

Is ConductAtlas affiliated with Character.AI?

No. ConductAtlas is an independent monitoring service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Character.AI.