Jack Osbourne Defends AI Ozzy Osbourne: ‘It’s Not Gonna be Fucking Lame’
Jack Osbourne has defended the creation of an AI avatar of his father, Ozzy Osbourne, which is set to interact with fans. The project, developed in partnership with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram, aims to provide a realistic digital experience of Ozzy. Despite some public backlash, Jack believes the technology will be tasteful and engaging, reflecting his father's personality.
- ▪Jack Osbourne announced the AI avatar project at Licensing Expo 2026 in Las Vegas.
- ▪The AI-powered Ozzy will be able to interact with fans and will be available later this summer.
- ▪Jack mentioned that he had discussed similar ideas with his father before his passing.
- ▪The technology used for the avatar allows it to operate in real time and respond to audiences.
- ▪The CEO of Hyperreal stated that the avatar is built from authenticated source material and is not pre-rendered content.
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