Character.AI restores Soft Launch model behind paid c.ai+ subscription

- Character.AI temporarily restored its Soft Launch model and placed it behind the paid c.ai+ subscription for a limited test group of users. - The feature return appears partial: Soft Launch is available only to some paying users while the company tunes access and monitors performance. - Product tiering comes amid user backlash over read-only shifts and wider scrutiny of AI companions. (piunikaweb.com) (x.com)