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Ozzy AI Avatar Debuts as Canal+ Stops Biased Film Funding

5/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ozzy Osbourne’s family partnered with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram to create a life-sized AI avatar for fan interaction.
Jack Osbourne told a Las Vegas audience the avatar will answer questions in his father’s voice on touchscreens worldwide.
Canal+ chairman Maxime Saada announced the group will stop financing films signed by a petition alleging right-wing bias.
Cyrille Bolloré denied any political agenda for Canal+ and called the accusations a lie.

History

Historical Context

In November 2016 Activ8 launched Kizuna AI, the first widely known AI-driven virtual YouTuber, whose “A.I.Channel” reached two million subscribers by July 2018. Her rapid growth proved virtual avatars could attract large audiences and sponsorships, prompting companies like Hyperreal and Proto Hologram to create an Ozzy Osbourne AI replica, while regulators and media executives such as Canal+ chair Maxime Saada reassess oversight.

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Story summary

Ozzy Osbourne’s family partnered with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram to create a life-sized AI avatar for fan interaction.
Jack Osbourne told a Las Vegas audience the avatar will answer questions in his father’s voice on touchscreens worldwide.
Canal+ chairman Maxime Saada announced the group will stop financing films signed by a petition alleging right-wing bias.
Cyrille Bolloré denied any political agenda for Canal+ and called the accusations a lie.

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