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Chatbot startup Character.AI files for bankruptcy, and Disney is first in line for key assets

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Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 to pursue a sale, while Disney offered $20 million for a licence to certain assets.

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  1. 2026-10-13 10:32 · The Verge AI
    Character.AI files for bankruptcy
  2. 2026-10-13 10:00 · Business Insider AI
    Chatbot startup Character.AI files for bankruptcy, and Disney is first in line for key assets

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