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Disney agrees to hire the majority of Character.AI’s workforce
TechCrunch·October 18, 2026·1 min read
Disney will hire most of Character.AI's workforce after the chatbot startup filed for bankruptcy this week. Former CEO Karandeep Anand had already become Disney's first CTO, and Disney agreed to acquire some assets for $20 million. The move preserves jobs and bolsters Disney's AI capabilities amid the startup's collapse.
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