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What this bankruptcy says about AI startups

NPR Business · October 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition.

Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology.

Now Character.AI is filing for bankruptcy.

Here's what to know. (Image credit: Gabby Jones)

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