📰 GeneralThe VergeTuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM UTC1h ago

Character.AI files for bankruptcy

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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 chatbots

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Character.AI files for bankruptcy

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