Bankruptcy judge lets Character.AI proceed with an asset sale over objections from 41 states

Judge Brendan Shannon approved bidding procedures with Disney's $20 million bid for a non-exclusive licence as the opening offer; Character.AI returns to court on 30 November and a privacy ombudsman is likely.

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