StudioDisney Acquires Character.AI’s Team and Tech While Sidestepping Lawsuits
Original title: Disney found a way to buy Character.AI without buying its lawsuits
Character.AI filed for bankruptcy this week, a move court documents reveal was pivotal to its deal with Disney. As a result, Disney has hired most of Character.AI’s staff, including former CEO Karandeep Anand, and is likely to acquire much of its technology while avoiding the company’s legal liabilities. Character.AI has recently faced multiple private lawsuits over chatbot safety and regulatory investigations in several countries. The new CEO stated that the bankruptcy aims to settle claims with personal injury plaintiffs and investigating states, while the remaining entity will continue to handle ongoing litigation.
The article clarifies the transaction structure using court documents, helping readers understand how Disney used bankruptcy to shed Character.AI’s legal responsibilities.
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