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

Source: techcrunch.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center · Published: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:59:53 GMT

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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Center: Disney’s first CTO is Character.AI’s former CEO — www.theverge.com
Center: Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push — www.cnbc.com
Center: ‘VisionQuest’ Creator Terry Matalas Says No GenAI Was Used In Making Of Show: “There Hasn’t Really Been A Need” — deadline.com
Center: The BBC is taking pitches for a new Doctor Who series — www.avclub.com
Right: Disney hires ex-CEO of AI company it accused of copyright infringement — www.engadget.com

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