The Vergecast · Thursday, July 9, 2026
AI chatbot service Character AI is expanding into the creation of AI-generated micro-dramas, featuring vertical video content. The service has released several episodes, described as 'bewildering' and indicative of a trend towards 'TikTok-ified attention spans.'
“Finally, Character AI, the AI chatbot role-playing service, is getting into AI-generated vertical video micro dramas.”
“I watched a couple episodes. It only took a couple minutes, you know? And they completely break my brain.”
“I think everyone should watch these just to understand how bewildering they are.”