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An intriguing tangent involves AI-generated characters, spotlighting Hatsune Miku—a Vocaloid virtual pop star—and her transition from a digital mascot to a globally touring performer with movies and series. The conversation reflects concern over how AI and virtual characters increasingly permeate entertainment, blurring the lines between reality and virtuality. The hosts find this situation terrifying, highlighting how technology is reshaping identity and performance in unexpected and sometimes unsettling ways.