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AI Tech / news / en / Oct 20, 2026, 02:03 UTC

Disney to hire at least 60 Character.AI staff after chatbot startup's bankruptcy

Disney has agreed to make employment offers to at least 60 Character.AI employees, the majority of the chatbot startup's workforce, at an estimated $60 million in annual compensation, according to a legal filing. The move follows Character.AI's bankruptcy filing and a $20 million deal for some of its assets.

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Travel / news / en / Oct 13, 2026, 07:05 UTC

Spirit Airlines' $10 Million Data Sale to Google Draws Growing Legal Pushback

Spirit Airlines' proposed $10 million sale of customer and employee data to Google has stalled for months amid opposition from unions and lawmakers, raising legal questions about bankruptcy and data privacy protections.

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AI Tech / news / en / Aug 18, 2026, 05:24 UTC

Google Wins Spirit Airlines Data in Bankruptcy Sale for $10 Million

Google won a bankruptcy auction for Spirit Airlines' business data and software code for $10 million, and plans to use the assets to improve its AI models and products.

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Retail / news / en / Jun 30, 2026, 05:20 UTC

Saks Global exits bankruptcy with streamlined stores and luxury focus

Saks Global has emerged from bankruptcy with a reduced store footprint and a renewed emphasis on high-end luxury to drive a sales recovery.

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Retail / news / en / Jun 27, 2026, 13:04 UTC

Saks Global Emerges From Bankruptcy, Rebrands as Exemplar Luxury Group

Saks Global has exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy after completing a financial restructuring that cut roughly 75 percent of its debt. The company is now rebranding as Exemplar Luxury Group to signal a new chapter focused on growth and higher standards.

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