Character.AI files for bankruptcy as experts worry about the fate of chatbots

Oct 15, 2026 · Issue 11 · 1 source, 1 article

The chatbot company Character.AI has gone bankrupt; its characters present themselves as therapists and fictional figures alike. Experts are concerned about what will happen to users and their data.

Who is affected and how

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If chatbots used by young people shut down, children's emotional reactions also need attention.

Narrative: AI companions deepen loneliness

Sources

• Character.AI: A huge AI chatbot company has gone bankrupt – and experts are worried what happens next - The Independentindependent.co.uk · Oct 15, 2026 · magyar

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