Disney Offers $20M For Character.AI Assets As Startup Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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News Summary

  • The Disney agreement would give the media giant a non-exclusive perpetual license of select intellectual property and company claims from Character.AI.
  • Disney is classified under bankruptcy law as the “stalking-horse bidder” for the IP, but its bid is subject to “higher or better offers,” CharacterAI noted in a statement.
  • The company said it is aiming to conclude the sale process by late November or early December.
After hiring Character.AIs former CEO as its chief technology officer, Disney is looking to acquire assets from the 5yearold startup as it files for Chapter 11bankruptcy protection.

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