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Character.AI takes down Disney characters after cease-and-desist letter

By Amy Miller ( October 2, 2025, 00:05 GMT | Insight) -- Character.AI has removed Disney characters from its chatbot platform after the media company demanded the AI startup immediately stop the unauthorized use of its copyrighted characters, the company said Wednesday. Disney sent a cease-and-desist letter last week expressing concern that Character.AI's platform is weaponizing the media giant's characters in ways that could damage its brand and reputation. Character.AI has removed Disney characters from its chatbot platform after the media company demanded the AI startup immediately stop the unauthorized use of its copyrighted characters, the company said Wednesday....

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