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Policy & Regulation

Character.AI Bankruptcy: 40 Attorneys General Set Conditions on Who Can Buy Users' Chats

The Character.AI bankruptcy puts millions of users' chats in limbo as 40 attorneys general set nine conditions for any buyer and Disney declines the data.

20 Oct 2026 · 6 min read

AI Safety & Ethics Analysis

AI Is Becoming a Teen’s Tutor and Companion — But Who Is Responsible for Keeping It Safe?

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT for Teens marks a major shift in how AI companies are approaching younger users. With stronger safeguards, parental controls and age estima...

22 Aug 2026 · 7 min read Global