AI role-play chatbots exploded last year, but are your private stories really private? DreamGen  -- an AI platform that combines a scenario codex, multi-character role-play, and a story-writing mode -- pitches a privacy-first design, while Character.AI faces criticism for harvesting chats.                               This guide breaks down seven data-protection gaps, from model-training consent to breach history, so you can decide which companion deserves your trust. Dream