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Character.AI files for bankruptcy, agrees to sell some assets to Disney for $20 million

First reported 2026-10-13 04:26 UTC · Updated 2026-10-13 10:32 UTC · 2 independent sources

Character.AI, one of the first breakout startups of the generative AI boom, has filed for bankruptcy and is selling some of its assets to Disney. The company, which builds various online bots for users to chat or roleplay with, has faced mounting scrutiny and lawsuits over the safety of its…

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  1. 2026-10-13 04:26 UTCCNA · channelnewsasia.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-13 10:32 UTCThe Verge · theverge.com ↗

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