# Disney to Hire Most of Character.AI’s Workforce

Disney has agreed to hire the majority of Character.AI’s employees, according to TechCrunch. The move signals Disney’s push into AI-driven characters and could significantly reshape the startup’s future. It matters because it concentrates AI talent at a major entertainment company and raises questions about Character.AI’s independence.

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### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/18/disney-agrees-to-hire-the-majority-of-character-ais-workforce/) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000