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Disney Bids for Bankrupt Character.ai After Suing It Over Copyright
Original: Disney Accused Character.ai of Copyright Infringement. Now It's Bidding on the Bankrupt Startup's Assets
Disney, which previously accused the AI chatbot startup Character.ai of copyright infringement, is now bidding on the bankrupt company's assets. The move has drawn attention because it could let Disney acquire technology and characters from a company it was litigating against. Observers are debating whether the bid is a competitive acquisition play or a strategic step to control disputed intellectual property.
Why now: The irony of a company suing a startup while simultaneously bidding for its assets is striking and raises questions about Disney's strategy.
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