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Just 5 years in, interactive chatbot platform Character.AI files for bankruptcy
TechCrunch AI·October 13, 2026·1 min read

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Character.AI, an interactive chatbot platform founded just five years ago, has filed for bankruptcy. Disney will acquire some of the company's assets for $20 million as part of the bankruptcy proceedings.
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The startup will sell some of its assets to Disney for $20 million.
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