/ Oct 20, 2026
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Disney has agreed to hire the majority of Character.AI's workforce, TechCrunch reports. The arrangement, as described by the outlet, involves Disney taking on most of the artificial intelligence company's employees.
The agreement centers on personnel rather than a broader corporate transaction, according to TechCrunch's account. The report does not specify which roles or teams are covered by the hiring arrangement.
The move places a large share of Character.AI's staff within Disney, highlighting how established entertainment companies are competing for AI expertise. TechCrunch's reporting frames the hiring agreement as a notable development involving one of the better-known names in conversational AI.
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