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Character.AI files for bankruptcy

L2 · PractitionerIndustry & BusinessThe Verge AI$· 10/13/2026

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Character.AI files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell assets to Disney after years of legal challenges and safety concerns.

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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, but has continued releasing updates and products in recent months. In a press release and blog post published Monday, Character said it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US to fa

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