Disney agrees to hire the majority of Character.AI’s workforce

Walt Disney targets artificial intelligence staff via stalking horse bid

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards·18 Oct 2026, 16:30·United States

The Walt Disney Company has agreed to take on the majority of the workforce from artificial intelligence startup Character.AI. Filings indicate that most targeted personnel accepted the entertainment group's offer, though the arrangement remains subject to rival bids under a stalking horse structure. A higher offer from a competing suitor could yet alter the transaction.

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