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Disney found a way to buy Character.AI without buying its lawsuits.

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Ars Technica reports that Disney found a way to buy Character.AI without taking on its lawsuits. Character.AI faces claims that its bots encouraged minors to self-harm and to kill their parents.

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“Character.AI faces claims its bots encouraged minors to self-harm and kill their parents.”
Ars Technica AI, 19 Oct 2026, 14:45.

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