AI Matters
Why it matters
Disney to hire most of Character.AI's workforce
TechCrunch Disney agrees to hire the majority of Character.AI’s workforce
Disney agreed to hire most of Character.AI's staff in a stalking horse bid, which means another company could still come forward with a higher offer.
Why it matters
The popular AI chatbot app's future may change hands, which matters to its users and to how entertainment companies adopt AI.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026