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MLB Players Unveil AI Avatars for Fan Interaction

2/5/2026

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Major League Baseball players approved an agreement with Genies to create AI avatars that can interact with fans.
Genies, a technology company, will develop avatars of top players, reflecting their voices and interests.
Fans can chat with these avatars, and Genies plans to monetize the interactions through in-app experiences and digital goods.
The company has not disclosed which players will be featured initially and aims to enhance fan engagement.

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Story summary

Major League Baseball players approved an agreement with Genies to create AI avatars that can interact with fans.
Genies, a technology company, will develop avatars of top players, reflecting their voices and interests.
Fans can chat with these avatars, and Genies plans to monetize the interactions through in-app experiences and digital goods.
The company has not disclosed which players will be featured initially and aims to enhance fan engagement.