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Agent SDK: Teaching Machines to Use Tools with Claude Code

Feb 9, 2026 4 min read Research

There is a moment in every engineer’s journey when they realize that the most powerful systems are not the ones that do everything themselves—they are the ones that know when to...

Introducing c.ai labs

Feb 4, 2026 2 min read

Chat is just the start. Today we’re launching c.ai labs: a new home for fast, playful experiments in AI entertainment - where we try new formats, new ways to create, and...

Slonk: Slurm on Kubernetes for ML Research at Character.ai

Jan 15, 2026 4 min read

Today we’re sharing a snapshot of Slonk (Slurm on Kubernetes), the system we use internally to run GPU research clusters at Character.ai. Although this is not a fully supported open-source project,...

Introducing Charms: A New Way to Unlock More on Character.ai

Dec 18, 2025 2 min read Product

Every day on Character.ai, millions of conversations unfold. People brainstorm ideas, build worlds, generate art, and lose themselves in stories with their favorite Characters. As the community grows, one thing has become...

Introducing Stories - A New Way to Create, Play, and Share Adventures with Your Favorite Characters

Nov 25, 2025 2 min read Product

Today, we’re excited to launch Stories, a brand-new format where users can create and share adventures starring their favorite Characters. Stories offer a fun and visual way to play and explore through...