AI Matters
Why it matters
Disney seeks Character.AI technology without taking on its lawsuits
WIRED AI Disney Asked Character.AI to Go Bankrupt for a Get-Out-of-Lawsuits Card
Disney reportedly asked Character.AI to go bankrupt so it could acquire trust and safety technology and other IP without inheriting lawsuits from dozens of states.
Why it matters
It shows how companies are handling legal risks around chatbots accused of harming young users, a concern for parents.
Latest brief · Oct 20, 2026