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16 October 2026

What this bankruptcy says about AI startups

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What this bankruptcy says about AI startups

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.

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