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What this bankruptcy says about AI startups
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PUBLISHEDOct 16, 2026, 11:00 AM
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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)
Main source: NPR
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