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Funding rounds, launches, and the startup ecosystem in AI and tech.

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Character.AI Files Chapter 11: Disney Bids $20M, App Faces Wind-Down Risk

Character.AI filed for Chapter 11 with a $20M Disney bid for an IP license, not the app. It stays online for now but faces a wind-down without a buyer.

Oct 13, 2026

The AI Startup Playbook: What's Actually Working in 2026

Record funding, brutal concentration, and a clear winning formula: vertical agents, outcome pricing, and deployment as the product. Here's the 2026 playbook.

Jul 2, 2026

How Indie Developers Are Actually Making Real Money With AI Apps in 2026

Solo devs are pulling six figures from AI apps — but most never hit $1K MRR. Here's what the data says separates the winners, with real numbers.

Jul 2, 2026

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Character.AI Files Chapter 11: Disney Bids $20M, App Faces Wind-Down Risk

The AI Startup Playbook: What's Actually Working in 2026

How Indie Developers Are Actually Making Real Money With AI Apps in 2026