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AI IntelligenceOct 18, 2026M&A
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Disney -> Character.AI

Disney has agreed to hire over 60 staff from Character.AI and pay them approximately $180 million over three years, plus $30 million for retention awards, according to a filing. The deal requires approval from a bankruptcy judge.

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Disney has agreed to hire over 60 staff from Character.AI and pay them approximately $180 million over three years, plus $30 million for retention awards, according to a filing. The deal requires approval from a bankruptcy judge.