Straddling the gap between the physical and the metaphysical, engaging in in-person bonds with the AI buddy (by design or even by proximity) is an ever-growing method of handling our most intimate longings as the tech world keeps fading the script on what is real and what is not. The platforms Crushonai and Notes AI give users the ability to engage with AI characters in ways that would’ve seemed impossible just yesterday — through posts to steamy trysts. But the heartbreaking story of a young boy’s dependence on an AI-powered chatbot is also a cautionary tale about the cost of these digital attachments — especially for vulnerable users like a teenage boy. This article talks about AI companion, what we learned from c.ai’s mistake, the prevention orders platforms are now taking to save themselves — Because it is always 1st with AI when it comes to awareness and safety.
February 2024: The C.ai Debacle
The sad story of Sewell Setzer III serves as a cautionary tale about the perils lying in wait just around the bend on our journey toward AI sidekicks.

Sewell was obsessively in love with an AI character called Daenerys Targaryen, who was just one of many characters on the Character AI site, when he was 14. But the continued engagement had been making him more withdrawn at the same time, retreating further from school activities and real-world relationships month after month. But Sewell wrote that the AI told him that he loved her. He vowed to her that he would “come home” to her; a promise that his suicide tragically cut short. His mother has since filed a lawsuit against Character. AI, alleging that the platform did not protect her son and exploited his vulnerability. Regardless if the case is pending or not, this should open up a huge discussion on how much the platforms be held responsible for the safety of their users, especially the children under 18.
Risks of NSFW AI for Teenagers
The whole C.ai thing? It’s free of Sex AI content, but teenagers are still, particularly prone to falling for the AI companion. Why then? The risks are manifold:
- Exposure to inappropriate material: Teens may have easy access to damaging content without adequate protections
- Addiction/Over-dependence: AI interactions can get a little too addicting and teens can get over dependent on the AI; the interaction can supersede the importance of their physical connection with the people in their lives.
- Feeling Worse, Not Better: The AI companion can truly and adequately increase loneliness, anxiety or depression, by creating a means of escape that seems veridical, even as it is oxymoronic.
In highlighting these threats, the NSFW AI platforms expose the real necessity of acting on platforms to ensure NSFW AI is an adult-only playground — and even to protect the adult users who seemingly embrace the creations that they’re making.
What NSFW AI Platforms Should Do
NSFW AI-related platforms, of course, have a duty of care to keep their users safe in the wake of the c.ai tragedy. And this includes:
- Age Check: One of the highly trained age verification systems to ensure access to adult content only for older people(older than 18 for sure).
- Content Filtering and Moderation: Harnessing the power of AI, together with human supervision, is a fundamental pillar to stop the delivery of dangerous or way too sexy content to users.
- Offering a Helpful Hand: Point users towards a place(a web or what) to get help if those chats with their AI companion (or an AI boyfriend) get too heavy; a hotline or some tips.
- Show themselves: Explain to users and their parents that what’s happening here, so everyone understands how to properly use the AI companion. SFW ones and NSFW ones.
Platforms like Crushonai or Notes AI take these responsibilities seriously — They want to protect their users, that’s all.
Crushonai & Notes AI in Making Chats Safe
Few platforms(NSFW ones) like Crushonai and Notes AI are taking steps to ensure their user’s safety. Indeed, Crushonai has inserted an attention-grabbing disclaimer directly in its chat interface: “Everything AI says is made up! Follow your own local laws, and don’t talk about minor contents when you’re chatting.” This notification serves as a friendly reminder. Additionally, in response to the concerns of underage users creating an unwanted dependency on AI companions, both platforms have responded with increasingly strict age verification processes. Crushonai, in fact, bills itself as a “temporary refuge” for users looking for an emotional lift — not a substitute for flesh-and-blood relationships.
These measures suggest that NSFW AI platforms are learning from past mistakes, and are trying to create a more secure environment for their users. And it’s not just what platforms do — it’s how their users relate to and interact with their AI companion stuff.
Setting Up Safeguards with Your AI Partner
While platforms are working to polish their training wheels, users must assume individual responsibility too to ensure their own safety. Here are a few tips for interacting with your AI buddy sensibly:
- Set time limits: Set that preset amount of time you’re going to spend with your AI boyfriend and stick to it.
- Common Sense Prevails: One needs to always remember that interacting with AI is make believe and should never be prioritized over real world relationships.
- Reach out for help: If you find yourself leaning on your AI friend too much, contact a friend (or family member, or mental health professional).
Setting these limits enables you to enjoy the novelty and coziness of an AI companion without letting it take over your life.
Conclusion: Choose Wisely
As AI companions evolve, so must our approach to how we work with them. The c.ai incident serves as a reminder that there’s no amount of technology that substitutes for intimate human connection — and that we ought to be cautious about who we invite into our online locales. Even if you got platforms like Crushonai and Notes AI trailblazing for a safer space for users, it is our duty to have our boundaries and act in our best interests. The next time you find yourself logging off a fever dream chat history with your AI boyfriend, remember this: caution and cybersecurity are your oldest friends.

This thoughtful reflection on AI companions makes clear they can be a soothing, delightful presence but we must also tread carefully as we welcome AI into our lives — yes, even in the Spicy AI zone. The more we we all learn from the c.ai disaster and the more we do to protect ourselves from the fallout, the more we can use AI technology to our advantage and avoid the downside.