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Old ball: How a remote controlled talking robot basketball puppet went viral in the age of AI

One night last June, the three friends Ben Bayouth, Christian Heuer, and Adam Aseraf, brought their robotic puppet, a talking basketball named Old Ball, to a bar in Studio City to shoot content for ...
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From Puppets to Playoffs: Benched Studios on Old Ball, Comedy and Tech

In an era dominated by AI-generated content and digital illusions, a talking animatronic basketball named Old Ball has captured hearts across social media and the NBA. Behind this viral sensation is ...