Character.AI files for bankruptcy with Disney as lead bidder for assets
Character.AI files for bankruptcy
What happened
Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US to facilitate a sale, with Disney proposed as the lead bidder offering $20 million for certain undisclosed assets. The filing lists estimated liabilities between $50 million and $100 million. Character.AI expects the sale process to finish by late November or early December and will continue services, including paid subscriptions, meanwhile, but warns the platform will be wound down if no suitable bid emerges.
Why it matters
The proposed asset sale illustrates how a transfer of assets and employees can leave a chatbot service’s continued operation dependent on finding a suitable buyer during bankruptcy proceedings.
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