Disney offers $20M for Character.AI’s scandal-plagued chatbot tech

Disney may acquire tech from one of the first chatbot makers linked to child suicide.

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2026-10-13 18:23 · Ars Technica AI
Disney offers $20M for Character.AI’s scandal-plagued chatbot tech

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