Jack Osbourne Defends ‘Tasteful’ AI Avatar of Late Father Ozzy: ‘It’s Not Going to Be F—ing Lame’
Jack Osbourne defended the creation of an AI avatar of his late father Ozzy Osbourne, stating they discussed it before his death in July 2025 and that the project will use high-level technology to ensure authenticity. The digital avatar, developed by Hyperreal, will allow users to interact with Ozzy in his own voice and mannerisms, with the Osbourne family controlling the content using approved source material.
Jack Osbourne addressed criticism over the development of an AI avatar of his late father, Ozzy Osbourne, during a YouTube livestream on May 22. He emphasized the project’s sophistication, stating it was not a simple ChatGPT integration but a complex creation using high-level technology. Osbourne revealed he and his father had discussed the idea before Ozzy’s death in July 2025, calling it something Ozzy would have embraced. The AI avatar was announced at the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas on May 20 by Jack and his mother, Sharon Osbourne. Hyperreal, a digital human technology company, is behind the project, using patented ‘digital DNA’ to replicate Ozzy’s voice and responses authentically. Sharon noted the avatar’s accuracy, saying users could interact with Ozzy as if he were alive, with answers tailored to his personality. Hyperreal’s CEO, Remington Scott, confirmed the avatar was built exclusively from authenticated, consented source material controlled by the Osbourne family. The technology allows for dynamic interactions, such as prompting the digital Ozzy for commercials or conversations. Sharon described the project as a way to preserve Ozzy’s legacy digitally, ensuring his presence in media and global interactions for years to come.
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