Show HN: penguinAI – the c.ai alternative focused on privacy, no self-hosting
Show HN: penguinAI is presented as a Character.AI alternative that emphasizes user privacy and requires no self-hosting, offering a cloud-based solution.
Background
- Character.AI (c.ai) is a popular platform for chatting with AI-powered fictional characters, but it has faced criticism over privacy practices and data collection.
- PenguinAI markets itself as a privacy-focused alternative to Character.AI that doesn't require self-hosting — meaning users don't need to run the software on their own servers, which can be technically demanding.
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