importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-18T17:59:53Z

Disney's First CTO Joins AI Startup Previously Accused of IP Infringement

Disney's first CTO, Karandeep Anand, previously led Character.AI, an AI startup accused by Disney of infringing on its intellectual property by using copyrighted characters. The appointment signals Disney's strategic shift towards adopting emerging technologies under new leadership.

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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