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Character.ai bankruptcy reveals AI business model flaws
AI chatbot company Character.ai has declared bankruptcy, with filings showing that its operating expenses far exceeded revenue from subscriptions and advertisements. The company's court documents indicate monthly expenditures in the millions for AI computing power, alongside significant legal costs stemming from user litigation and intellectual property disputes. The author suggests this situation highlights the unviability of smaller AI firms competing with major technology corporations.
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