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Character.AI could shut down as Disney walks off with its engineers
Court filings show Disney wanted the chatbot startup's deal done through bankruptcy. Here's what Disney gets, who keeps the legal risk, and what it means for users.
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Character.AI bankruptcy could end service unless buyer pays on
Disney's $20 million bid sets the floor in Character.AI's bankruptcy sale, but it doesn't buy the app itself, so the service needs another buyer to survive.
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Disney+ replaces 24/7 Simpsons channel with a pick-your-start playlist
The always-on Simpsons Stream that ran 767 episodes in order is gone. In its place is a playlist you start yourself, and Disney hasn't said why.