AI startup Mirage streamed a 24-hour "live" AI news show on X on August 11, which cost ~$50K in tokens, featuring realistic avatars that struggled to converse (Alex Konrad/Upstarts Media)

AI startup Mirage streamed a 24-hour "live" AI news show on X on August 11. The broadcast, which featured realistic avatars, cost approximately $50,000 in tokens. Despite the high cost and realistic visuals, the AI avatars reportedly struggled to converse effectively during the experimental show. This event, covered by Alex Konrad/Upstarts Media, highlighted both the potential and current limitations of AI-driven live broadcasts.