AI Replica of Dead Mother Speaks on Digital Grief Industry [Video]

Digital Ghosts: Are AI Replicas of the Deceased ‍Blurring the Lines ⁤of Grief?

The rise of artificial intelligence is offering new, and some say ‍unsettling, ways to cope with loss. Companies are ‍now developing AI-powered replicas of deceased loved ones, raising ethical‌ questions about‍ digital grief and the ‍nature of memory.

Imagine having a conversation with your​ grandmother, years after her passing. That’s the promise of AI-powered “digital ghosts” – programs trained on a person’s digital footprint, including text ⁢messages, ​social media posts, and even voice recordings, to create a virtual replica capable of interacting with the living.

While proponents argue these digital​ avatars can offer comfort and closure, critics warn of potential harm. Some fear these‌ replicas⁢ could exploit grief, blurring the lines between memory and fabrication. Others worry about the psychological impact of interacting ‍with a digital simulacrum of a loved one, potentially hindering the natural grieving process.

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