

StoryFile Emerges from Bankruptcy with New Ownership and Bold Vision
for the Future
March 7, 2025
Birmingham, AL, February 14, 2025 – The next chapter for StoryFile, the world’s most
recognized AI-powered conversational video platform, is here. As a part of the Chapter 11
bankruptcy process, Key 7 Investment Company, Inc. has officially acquired the assets of
StoryFile, setting the stage for a bold new era of innovation, growth, and expanded offerings.
StoryFile’s groundbreaking technology, featured on 60 Minutes, CBS Sunday Morning, The Washington Post, Fast Company, Forbes, Reuters, and the BBC, has has changed how people interact with AI by enabling trustworthy, authentic video conversations with history makers, business leaders, virtual helpers and thinkers of all kinds. The long-term installation, Voices from the Front at the Smithsonian-affiliated National World War II Museum in New Orleans continues to captivate visitors, with tens of thousands of immersive one-on-one conversations
bringing history to life.
With fresh leadership and strategic investment, the company is poised to introduce new
products and an updated brand identity in the coming months. This evolution will further
expand StoryFile’s impact across many industries, from direct-to-consumer as well as enterprise applications in corporate, non-profit and institutional settings.
"We are incredibly excited about the future of StoryFile," said Steven Splawn, CEO and owner of Key7 Investments. "Its foundation is unparalleled because it evolved from the need to create technology you can trust. We see extraordinary potential in evolving it to new heights. The next generation of StoryFile will not only push the boundaries of AI-driven interactions but also create unprecedented ways for people, businesses and institutions to connect and learn.”
As the company turns the page, it remains committed to its mission: making conversations that matter possible—anytime, anywhere. The relaunch will bring new opportunities for businesses, institutions, and individuals to harness the power of authentic interactions like never before.
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