Character.AI just filed for bankruptcy, and former foe Disney may buy it for parts

Character.AI, a controversial generative AI startup that lets users create their own chatbot characters, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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2026-10-13 13:45 · Engadget
Character.AI just filed for bankruptcy, and former foe Disney may buy it for parts

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