Topic: Culture


Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy as Disney Bids $20 Million for Its AI Platform

Character.AI Files for Bankruptcy as Disney Bids $20 Million for Its AI Platform

October 13, 2026 - Character.AI has entered Chapter 11 and agreed to sell some assets to Disney for $20 million, while keeping its chatbot platform running during a court-supervised sale.

Ben Voss ·
OpenAI Fires Three Safety Researchers, Deepening Questions About AI Oversight

OpenAI Fires Three Safety Researchers, Deepening Questions About AI Oversight

October 9, 2026 - OpenAI said it fired three safety researchers after an investigation into sensitive-information handling. The researchers said the dismissals raised broader concerns about internal debate and AI safety oversight.

Ben Voss ·
Most Americans Say AI Is Moving Too Fast, AP-NORC Poll Finds

Most Americans Say AI Is Moving Too Fast, AP-NORC Poll Finds

October 8, 2026 - A new AP-NORC poll finds that 64% of U.S. adults believe artificial intelligence is developing too quickly, while about eight in 10 say the government should prioritize human control and worker protection.

Ben Voss ·