Ozzy Osbourne to Be Resurrected Through AI
The avatar will speak, move and hold conversations with fans as family members say Ozzy would have approved.
- Last week at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, Sharon Osbourne and son Jack announced plans for an AI-powered avatar of their late father, Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne, set to debut in the UK and US by late summer through partnerships with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram.
- Ozzy Osbourne died in July 2025 at age 76, less than three weeks after performing at Villa Park with Black Sabbath. Since his death, Sharon Osbourne said the family found comfort in overwhelming fan support, describing the outpouring as 'incredible.'
- Sharon Osbourne told BBC Radio WM she was impressed by test versions, saying 'you can see every pore on his face, his beard's coming through, it's that detailed.' Jack Osbourne assured fans the likeness would be 'tasteful' and something his father discussed before passing.
- Proto Hologram founder David Nussbaum explained the avatar 'can truly read the room' and might 'call out a Black Sabbath tattoo on a fan's arm' or 'treat a group of execs in suits a bit differently.' The technology will enable conversations with fans responding exactly as Ozzy would.
- Digital Ozzy will debut in Proto Luma units across the UK and US by late summer, marking the first phase of what could become a major new chapter in the Osbourne legacy. Sharon Osbourne believes the avatar's potential is 'endless,' with possible appearances in concerts, films and adverts.
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op-online.deOzzy Osbourne returns as an AI avatar: "The Prince of Darkness is supposed to appear as a hologram and even interact with the audience – worldwide.
Last July Ozzy Osbourne dies. But when it comes to his family, the metal legend is to become immortal - with the help of artificial intelligence. That makes for discussion. Jack Osbourne defends the idea.
The son of the musician explained that the project uses advanced technology to digitally recreate the image and voice of the artist
Jack Osbourne spoke out in defense of Ozzy Osbourne’s artificial intelligence avatar that was announced last week. The Osbourne teamed up with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram to create an AI-driven “Prince of Darkness” that will be able to talk to their fans and will be available in Proto Luma units in the UK and the United States later this summer. Jack and his mother, Sharon Osbourne, announced the project at the Licensing Expo 2026 in Las Vegas,…
One year after the death of the legendary metal singer, his family approved the creation of an avatar of the singer with AI, an initiative that divided his admirers.
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