# US states seek child data protections in Character.AI bankruptcy

https://mins.news/en/item/100441

- Reuters, 2026-10-14 21:10 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-states-seek-childrens-data-protections-characterai-bankruptcy-2026-10-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acfefb0c236ec000122f6b8

> A coalition of 40 state attorneys general urged a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware on Wednesday to protect Character.AI’s young users and safeguard their data during the AI companion company’s bankruptcy.

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