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Disney Acquires Character.AI Assets Amid Bankruptcy
Disney is offering $20 million to acquire assets from Character.AI, a startup that allows users to create and interact with AI-generated avatars. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after hiring Character.AI’s former CEO as its chief technology officer.
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Bruce Norris’ play Downstate will delay its first Broadway preview by two days due to illness within the company, the show announced today. The new first preview date is Monday, October 19, at Broadway Booth Theatre. Opening night of Sunday, November 15 remains unchanged. Show reps did not spe
2026-10-13 14:01 UTC
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After hiring Character.AI’s former CEO as its chief technology officer, Disney is looking to acquire assets from the 5-year-old startup as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company, which allows users to create and interact with AI-generated avatars, said it made the filing in
2026-10-13 14:04 UTC