Karandeep Anand Joins Disney As CTO

Character.ai's CEO Karandeep Anand has been appointed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Disney, marking a new chapter for both companies. In this newly created role, Anand will lead the integration of Character.ai's technical team with Disney's technology capabilities to connect global fans with beloved stories through innovative formats like microdramas and interactive comics. While confirming his departure from Character.ai, he expressed deep gratitude toward the community that built the platform into a leader in entertainment and fandom. The app remains operational for users as Anand focuses on expanding storytelling possibilities within Disney's ecosystem.