Character.ai files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Character.ai has initiated a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy process to facilitate a court-supervised sale of the company.

Key points

•Character.ai initiated a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy process to facilitate a court-supervised sale.
•Over the past year, the company took steps to sustain and improve its business amid significant legal, regulatory, and operational headwinds.
•The decision was made after a comprehensive review.

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