Disney to Spend $60 Million a Year on Character.AI Talent After Its Own Layoffs as AI Startup Faces Bankruptcy
Disney plans to spend $60 million annually on 66 Character.AI employees despite recent layoffs as its AI strategy expands.
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Disney+ And Unit ESPN To Become Streaming Partner Of The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship From The 2026-27 Season
The agreement marks one of the most significant milestones in Formula E’s history, bringing together Disney’s unrivalled global entertainment platforms with the world’s leading all-electric motorsport
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