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And then there's this, from the NFL, if it ever comes back.
FOX to add crowd noise, virtual fans to NFL telecasts
Hey, here's an idea - how about virtual players playing to virtual fans amidst virtual crowd noises. Then all they need is a virtual audience and no one actually has to tune in! This thing is getting more and more surreal.
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add to this... Virtual Advertising and AI generated on air talent (host, PxP, Colour, Analyst, Sideline)
which could all lead to Virtual / AI generated ratings, so they can then bill/charge advertisers, and ultimately get paid in Bit Coin.... it will be winning season....