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Disney hires former AI startup CEO it once sued for character copyright issues as its first CTO

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18 Sep 2026
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Disney hires former AI startup CEO it once sued for character copyright issues as its first CTO

Disney has appointed Karandeep Anand, former CEO of Character.AI, as its first-ever chief technology officer. Character.AI, an AI startup that allows users to create and interact with virtual characters, was previously accused by Disney of infringing on its copyrighted characters. Anand's hiring under new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro signals a strategic move to embrace advanced AI technologies despite past legal conflicts. Anand brings extensive tech experience from Facebook and Microsoft, indicating Disney's push towards innovation in entertainment technology.

Walt Disney Co shares are trading at USD 102.66 on Pluang as of September 19, 2026, 01:11 WIB, down 2.53% for the day. The stock shows a typical hold time of 198 days among Pluang investors, with a dividend yield of 1.42%. This trading activity occurs as Disney appoints Karandeep Anand, former CEO of Character.AI, as its first CTO, signaling a strategic shift towards AI technology despite previous legal disputes.

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