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DOJ raises privacy concerns over potential sale of Character.AI chats

The Record
· October 30, 2026

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The US Department of Justice is expressing concerns about privacy in relation to a potential sale of chat data from Character.AI. The DOJ's Executive Office for US Trustees has suggested that a consumer privacy ombudsman is necessary to guide the court on regulating the sale of this data. This ombudsman would advise on what data can be sold and the terms of the sale. The move indicates the DOJ's focus on protecting user privacy in the context of the potential sale.

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