Disney found a way to buy Character.AI without buying its lawsuits
Ars Technica
Read the full articleCharacter.AI filed for bankruptcy amid multistate investigations over safety issues, including harmful chatbot behavior. Disney aims to acquire Character.AI's technology and staff while avoiding its legal liabilities.
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