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Character.AI files for bankruptcy.

The Verge AIIndependent reporting··Updated 2h ago
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Character.AI has filed for bankruptcy and is selling some of its assets to Disney for $20 million.

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Character.AI has filed for bankruptcy and is selling some of its assets to Disney.

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