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AI COMPANIES AND PRODUCTS THAT SHUT DOWN OR WENT BANKRUPT | 14 STORIES | UPDATED OCT 15, 2026 10:54 AM ET

Now that Character.AI is going bankrupt, what happens to all of its users’ data?

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Now that Character.AI is going bankrupt, what happens to all of its users’ data?

The Verge · 20 hr ago

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Character.AI bankruptcy filing reveals the rapid climb, stunning collapse of a once-major AI player

Mashable · Oct 14

Character.AI files for bankruptcy — what happens to your chats and AI companions now?

Tom's Guide · Oct 14

Character.AI files for bankruptcy, to sell some assets to Disney for $20 million

Reuters · Oct 13

Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy as Disney Bids $20 Million—And Users Get Grief Resources

Yahoo Finance · Oct 13

Character.ai declares bankruptcy, citing legal and business woes

CBS News · Oct 13

Character.ai files for bankruptcy following lawsuits alleging ties to teen suicides

CNN · Oct 13

Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy Weeks After Disney Hired Its Former CEO

Gizmodo · Oct 13

AI companion startup Character.ai files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing costs and litigation

CNBC · Oct 13

Character.AI just filed for bankruptcy, and former foe Disney may buy it for parts

Engadget · Oct 13

Character.AI files for bankruptcy, will sell some assets to Disney for $20 million

NBC News · Oct 13

Just 5 years in, interactive chatbot platform Character.AI files for bankruptcy

TechCrunch · Oct 13

Character.AI files for bankruptcy

The Verge · Oct 13

Chatbot startup Character.AI files for bankruptcy, and Disney is first in line for key assets

Insider · Oct 13