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Attorney General Bonta Seeks Consumer Protections in Character.AI Bankruptcy
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Fusion42 · 16 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, has filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc. raising concerns about the company's consumer safety and privacy practices, particularly regarding the handling of sensitive data from their AI chatbot platform Character.AI. The states seek protections for children and consumers in any sale or transfer of the company's business or assets and intend to remain engaged to ensure privacy and safety regulations are upheld.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML, and 3 sources have reported it between 14 Oct 2026 and 15 Oct 2026.
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You face tighter scrutiny on AI chatbots handling sensitive personal data after Character.AI’s bankruptcy triggered demands for strict consumer protections. Prepare your compliance and data privacy safeguards now to stay viable as regulators actively shape the market floor.
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3 sources · first reported 14 Oct 2026 · latest 15 Oct 2026
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