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Disney Hires AI Chatbot CEO | Los Angeles News
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- Sep 19, 2026
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Disney just pulled off a tech coup, hiring Karandeep Anand as its first-ever CTO — the former CEO of Character.AI, the chatbot startup that once sparked a legal showdown with Disney over unauthorized use of characters like Elsa and Darth Vader. Anand officially joins on October 2nd, reporting directly to CEO Josh D’Amaro, who’s pushing Disney toward deeper tech integration. With plans to bring his team along, Anand will overhaul Disney’s AI, data, and infrastructure — all while helping turn Disney+ into the ultimate digital entertainment hub. This move signals Disney’s serious commitment to staying ahead in the tech race without losing its storytelling soul. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-18/disney-names-first-ever-chief-technology-officer More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/76ec415483d95fab Report issues to [email protected]. Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews