Character.AI wants a piece of the microdrama pie

Published July 9, 2026 · Category: Tech

Overview

Character.AI's plan to become more than just an LLM-powered chatbot platform is going beyond interactive books, comics, and audio dramas. Today, the company announced the debut of c.ai Series - short-form, episodic videos designed to be watched and interacted with - on your phone.

Unlike traditional microdrama services that feature cheaply produced, live-action shows starring human performers, c.ai Series are animated and almost entirely made with generative AI. The company's interest in getting into the microdrama space isn't surprising considering that it's projected to become a $26 billion industry in the next few years. And even though …

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