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What this bankruptcy says about AI startups

16 October 2026 at 12:00
Some of the "Characters" available to users

Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Now Character.AI is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what to know.

(Image credit: Gabby Jones)

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