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Incident2026-10-18

Disney agreed to hire at least 60 Character.AI employees. The vast majority of those offered jobs accepted them. The move follows Character.AI’s bankruptcy filing this week. Disney’s former CTO once led Character.AI. The deal is a stalking horse bid. Another company could still outbid Disney. Character.AI cited high costs and legal liabilities in its filing.

What changed

Character.AI employees faced uncertainty after the company filed for bankruptcy.

What it unlocks

Most Character.AI employees can move to Disney under the current bid.

  • at least 60 employees offered jobs
  • $60 million estimated annual compensation

What you need to act on it

  • a stalking horse bid with no higher competing offer

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