Disney’s first CTO led an AI startup it once accused of copying its characters

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By Lucas RopekSep 18, 2026, 1:59 pm181 ptsTrendingTop
The former CEO of Character.AI, which Disney previously sent a cease-and-desist letter to, will serve as the company's first-ever chief technology officer.

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