https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/disney-agrees-to-hire-the-majority-of-character-ai-s-workforceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/disney-agrees-to-hire-the-majority-of-character-ai-s-workforcehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/disney-agrees-to-hire-the-majority-of-character-ai-s-workforce#u146581Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:05:22 +0000Character.AI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and agreed to a $20 million asset deal, alongside a sweeping talent acquisition arrangement with Disney. Under the transaction, Disney has agreed to hire the vast majority of the chatbot startup's workforce, offering jobs to at least 60 employees with a combined annual pay package worth roughly $60 million. The vast majority of Character.AI workers offered positions at Disney have accepted the transition. The bankruptcy filing and asset sale follow mounting operational costs and litigation.Why it mattersThe AI companion startup sought bankr