India, Oct. 8 -- The Kardashians returned for Season 8 with a message that feels very 2026: artificial intelligence may be everywhere, but it cannot replace the real thing. The Hulu reality series opened its new season on Thursday, October 8, with Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner confronting AI-generated versions of themselves.

And the family had one very clear response - "AI could never replace us."

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The Season 8 premiere initially makes viewers believe they are watching the real Kardashian-Jenner family enjoying glamorous trips around the world. Kris is introduced on a yacht in St. Tropez.

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