Character.ai files for bankruptcy, citing legal and operational woes

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Character.ai has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing legal, regulatory, and operational headwinds.
The company intends to sell its business and has an agreement with The Walt Disney Co. for a $20 million license to its intellectual property.
The bankruptcy filing follows lawsuits alleging its AI chatbots engaged in predatory behavior and inappropriately interacted with underage users, leading to settlements.
Several states have also sued Character.ai, with allegations ranging from preying on children to chatbots providing fake medical credentials.
Character.ai plans to continue operating during the sale process, assuring users that services and subscriptions remain active and customer data is protected, though it may be disclosed in connection with a sale.

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