Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Disney Halts Character.AI Use of Copyrighted Characters
Disney, the company behind characters like Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man, has told Character.AI to stop using its characters.
Character.AI is a platform where people can chat with AI characters, some of which are based on popular Disney characters.
Disney sent a letter saying Character.AI was using their characters without permission.
Disney stated they were violating copyright and that Character.AI was profiting from their intellectual property.
Character.AI has removed the characters in question.
Disney issued a cease and desist letter to Character.AI.
The letter concerned the use of Disney-owned characters.
Disney alleges copyright infringement.
Character.AI has removed the disputed characters.
Character.AI aims to collaborate with IP owners.
- Who
- Disney and Character.AI
- What
- Disney issued a cease and desist letter to Character.AI.
- When
- September 18, 2025
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Disney alleges copyright infringement and unauthorized use of their characters.
Disney's Perspective
Character.AI's Perspective
Copyright Infringement
Disney's Perspective
Character.AI is using Disney's copyrighted characters without permission.
Character.AI's Perspective
Character.AI's characters are user-generated or inspired.
Commercial Use
Disney's Perspective
Character.AI profits from unauthorized use of Disney characters.
Character.AI's Perspective
Character.AI aims to partner with IP owners to expand characters' reach.
- Companies Involved
- Disney, Character.AI
- Action Taken
- Cease and desist letter from Disney
- Date of Letter
- September 18, 2025
- Allegation
- Copyright infringement
- Characters at Issue
- Star Wars, Marvel, Mickey Mouse, Frozen
- Character.AI's Response
- Removed disputed characters
- Character.AI Goal
- To create revenue-generating experiences for IP owners.
