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Character.AI files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sells assets to Disney for $20 million

Character.AI, the AI chatbot startup that lets users create and converse with custom characters, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing lawsuits and operational strain. CEO Colin Adams said the company has assets and liabilities between $50 million and $100 million, and it will sell some assets plus a non-exclusive perpetual technology license to Disney for $20 million. Adams said no buyer has yet emerged for the rest of the company, and the platform will be wound down if a viable bid doesn't materialize.

techcrunch.com · 2026-10-13

Android Authority critiques Google Maps: four features still missing after 20 years

A columnist who uses Google Maps daily outlines four persistent gaps in the app, starting with offline maps that still require manually drawing rectangles instead of downloading whole regions or countries at once. The piece contrasts this with rivals like Maps.me and Organic Maps, which allow single-tap downloads of entire areas.

androidauthority.com · 2026-08-29