Character.AI, the Google-backed AI chatbot startup embroiled in two lawsuits concerning the welfare of minors, appears to be bulking up its content moderation team in the wake of litigation and heightened public scrutiny. The embattled AI firm's trust and safety head Jerry Ruoti announced in a LinkedIn post yesterday that Character.AI is "looking to grow" its safety operations, describing the role as a "great opportunity to work on interesting challenges and help build a function." A linked job listing for a "trust and safety associate," also posted yesterday, describes a role akin to a traditional social media moderation position. Contract […]