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Character Ai

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began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on October 12, 2026 · 2026-10-14
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monthly AI computing costs at $13.8 million in 2024 · 2026-10-14
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monthly AI computing costs at $10 million in 2025 · 2026-10-14
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AI computing costs at $56.1 million from January to August 2026 · 2026-10-14
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revenue peaked at $5.3 million per month · 2026-10-14
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total liabilities estimated between $50 million and $100 million · 2026-10-14
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filing lets it sell certain assets to an affiliate of The Walt Disney Company · 2026-10-14

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Character.ai Files for Chapter 11 to Sell Assets to Disney Affiliate

Character.ai began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on October 12, 2026, saying the filing lets it sell certain assets to an affiliate of The Walt Disney Company. A court affidavit puts monthly AI computing costs at $13.8 million in 2024, $10 million in 2025, and $56.1 million from January to August 2026, against revenue that peaked at $5.3 million per month. Total liabilities are estimated between $50 million and $100 million.