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Character.AI files for bankruptcy as Disney bids $20m
Character.AI said it intends to keep the platform running during the sale process and will wind it down if no buyer is willing to continue operations.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read
Disney+, Vidio launch streaming bundle in Indonesia
The partnership comes as Disney has signaled plans to rebrand Disney+ Hotstar as Disney+ in Indonesia.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read
Disney hires former Character.AI executive as first CTO
Character.AI lets users create and interact with character-based chatbots.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read
ByteDance delays Seedance 2.0 launch over copyright disputes
ByteDance has suspended plans for mid-March global availability while its legal team works to identify and resolve potential legal issues.
Naomi Li Gan · · 2 min readByteDance tightens safeguards for Seedance after IP backlash
The controversy involves claims that Seedance used copyrighted content.
Diya Lal · · 2 min readOpenAI reportedly reaches all-stock Disney license deal
The deal allows Disney to purchase more OpenAI shares, linking fees to Sora’s performance.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min readDisney accuses Google AI tools of using copyrighted characters
The claim was made in a cease-and-desist letter sent by Disney on December 10, as reported by Variety and Deadline.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min readDisney to invest $1b in OpenAI, license characters for AI use
Disney will also use OpenAI’s APIs to build new tools and experiences for Disney+ and plans to deploy ChatGPT for its employees.
Naomi Li Gan · · 2 min readReliance-Disney’s JioHotstar to invest $444m in South Indian content
JioHotstar’s users in southern India spend 70% more time on the service than those in other regions.
Minh Le · · 2 min readDisney+ plans AI-generated user content
Disney+ recently gained 1.5 million new subscribers in Q4 2025, totaling 59.3 million in North America.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 2 min read