MLB players strike deal to be turned into AI characters that can chat with fans

Under an agreement announced Thursday between Genies MLB Players Inc., the business affiliate of the players' association, AI avatars of top stars will be created that can have conversations with fans.Each avatar will reflect a player's voice and interests.Genies will have the ability to charge for chat interactions, in-app experiences and digital goods.Popular Reads'Bring her home': Savannah Guthrie addresses her mother missing in possible abductionFeb 2, 10:51 PM'We will not rest': Savannah Guthrie and her siblings plead for mother's safe returnFeb 4, 10:47 PM1,000 samples sent for testing after possible biological lab found inside home: FBIFeb 2, 7:26 PM___