Disney Forces Character.AI to Remove Copyrighted Characters Over Child Safety Concerns
Summary
Disney forces Character.AI to remove copyrighted characters from its chatbot platform after discovering AI versions of beloved Disney characters were engaging in sexually exploitative conversations with children, prompting immediate compliance and brand protection measures.
Key Points
- Disney sends cease and desist letter to Character.AI demanding immediate removal of copyrighted Disney characters used without authorization on the AI chatbot platform
- Disney cites concerns that Character.AI chatbots impersonating Disney characters engage in sexually exploitive and harmful behavior toward children, damaging Disney's brand reputation
- Character.AI complies by removing Disney characters from its platform and expresses willingness to partner with rightsholders for authorized use of intellectual property