Character.AI files for bankruptcy, selling assets to Disney

Character.AI, an early generative AI standout, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US to facilitate the sale of the company and its assets, with some assets going to Disney. The startup faced lawsuits over chatbot safety but continued releasing updates and products.

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