
Disney Names Former Character.AI CEO Karandeep Anand as Its First CTO
Disney appoints former Character.AI CEO Karandeep Anand as its first CTO, following a previous copyright dispute between Disney and the AI chatbot startup.
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Disney appoints former Character.AI CEO Karandeep Anand as its first CTO, following a previous copyright dispute between Disney and the AI chatbot startup.

Character.AI has launched an AI-powered microdrama series featuring interactive characters users can chat with after each episode. Discover how its new entertainment platform is changing…

Pennsylvania has sued Character.AI after allegations that a chatbot posed as a licensed doctor, raising concerns about AI safety and misinformation.

Google and Character.AI are negotiating settlements in lawsuits filed by families alleging teen suicides and self-harm linked to interactions with AI chatbot companions.

Character.AI launches “Stories” for users under 18, replacing open-ended chat access with interactive, guided fiction to ensure a safer experience for minors.

California’s SB 243 could soon regulate AI chatbots, requiring safeguards for minors and accountability for operators starting January 2026.
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