# Sunny Hostin Licenses Her Likeness to AI Studio, Calls It 'A New Art Form'

Sunny Hostin, a co-host of The View, has signed a deal to license her digital likeness to an AI studio, enabling the creation of an AI-generated version of her. She described the arrangement as embracing a new art form. The move highlights the growing trend of celebrities monetizing AI replicas while raising questions about consent and control over digital identities.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/the-view-sunny-hostin-her-likeness-to-ai-studio-fountain-0-1236845286/) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:28:03 +0000