Oct 18 2026

Disney agrees to hire most of Character.AI's workforce for about $180 million over three years

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Offers to at least 60 employees at about $60 million a year plus a $30 million retention pool, alongside but separate from Disney's $20 million for IP licenses; the consumer platform, user data and models stay with the bankruptcy estate.

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Character.AI's platform is sold as a going concern by January 31st · 60%, resolves January 31st 2027

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