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Disney is acquiring Character.AI's staff and technology through a bankruptcy process that lets it sidestep the lawsuits and a 46-state attorney general investigation that contributed to the company's downfall. State AGs have signaled they may challenge the bankruptcy plan, raising concerns that the deal lets Disney control the tech without taking on its legal responsibilities.
Court filings reveal Character.AI's bankruptcy was orchestrated as part of a deal letting Disney hire most of its staff, potentially acquire its technology, and sidestep the startup's legal liabilities through a structured 'reverse acquihire.'
迪士尼同意向 Character.AI 的多数员工（至少 60 人）提供职位，年薪总成本约 6000 万美元，此前该聊天机器人初创公司已申请破产。该协议为 stalking horse 出价，且大多数获聘员工已接受 offer。
Character.ai's parent company Character Technologies has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware, planning to sell most or all of its assets through a court-supervised auction with Disney lined up as the opening bidder, citing teen self-harm lawsuits and regulatory scrutiny of minors' use of its chatbots.
Disney has offered $20 million to acquire the assets of Character.AI as the chatbot company navigates bankruptcy proceedings and ongoing lawsuits over harms to users, raising concerns about the sale of sensitive user data during the process.
Epic Games is reportedly delaying its unannounced Disney shooter and mandating an 'AI-first' development approach, directing staff to use tools like Anthropic's Claude for code generation and full AI workflows for art.
Character.AI, the interactive AI chatbot platform founded in 2021, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing lawsuits and scaling challenges, agreeing to sell some assets to Disney for $20 million while the fate of its platform remains uncertain.
Character.AI, an early generative AI startup, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid safety lawsuits and legal headwinds, with Disney serving as the lead bidder to acquire select assets in a deal resembling an acquihire.
Epic Games is reportedly pivoting to an 'AI first' development model for its $1.5 billion Disney collaboration, with AI models like Anthropic's Claude writing all code and generating art assets, causing the Marvel/Star Wars shooter to be delayed indefinitely.
Epic Games, after laying off 1,000 employees earlier this year, is now delaying its Disney project and instructing staff to use full AI workflows with 'no more hand-written code' to finish the game, a move that has stunned and upset remaining employees.
Sling TV has discontinued its Sling Passes, which let viewers watch channels like ESPN and CNN via one-day, weekend, or week-long passes, following lawsuits from Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery over the short-term cable bundles.
Reflecting on the Disney protests over Jimmy Kimmel's removal from ABC, the article argues that media mergers have made it nearly impossible to boycott a single network without avoiding a vast ecosystem of streaming services, sports, and entertainment owned by one conglomerate.
An article explores how Disney's character Ludwig Von Drake was inspired by early Space Age rocket scientists like Wernher von Braun, coinciding with the 65th anniversary of the character's introduction.
Disney and ABC stations sue the FCC and its chairman to halt a censorship campaign that threatens their broadcast licenses, alleging First Amendment violations.
Disney is partnering with TikTok to bring curated fan-made videos featuring Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar characters to Disney Plus, giving creators access to Disney IP and perks like increased visibility and career development.
Disney has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it forced YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream to raise subscription prices through anticompetitive carriage agreements.
Disney agreed to a $50 million settlement over claims that its practices made live-TV streaming more expensive. Eligible customers who subscribed to YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, or AT&T TV Now between 2019 and 2026 may receive payments.
In an exit interview, Bob Iger reveals that Disney nearly acquired Twitter, explored a merger with Apple, and failed to buy the James Bond franchise, highlighting missed opportunities during his tenure.
The Trump administration's FCC warns all broadcasters to comply with orders or face punishment, citing ABC's ongoing case where Disney was ordered to submit early license renewals over alleged discrimination violations. ABC challenges the order as unconstitutional and retaliatory.
Verse://, a new video game browser, has been announced; a teaser from Epic Games suggests a universal hub merging Fortnite, Disney, and Rocket League experiences.