AI Ethics
Oct 30, 2026
Judge Suggests Privacy Ombudsman for AI Firm's Disney Licensing Deal
Oct 30, 2026
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A judge has recommended that Character Technologies appoint a privacy ombudsman to evaluate its AI platform's impact on children as it seeks to license technology to Walt Disney Co. This suggestion comes amid ongoing lawsuits and investigations regarding customer privacy concerns.
- Character Technologies is in the process of licensing its AI technology to Walt Disney Co.
- US Bankruptcy Judge Brendan Shannon suggested hiring a privacy ombudsman to assess potential harm to children from the AI platform.
- The recommendation aims to address privacy concerns raised by state attorneys general, although the judge did not mandate the appointment of an ombudsman.
- The company is currently facing lawsuits and investigations related to its platform's impact on customer privacy.
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