AI technology for interacting with deceased loved ones

Eternos is a startup offering AI technology to allow people to engage with deceased loved ones by recreating their voices and personalities. While some find comfort in this technology, others are uneasy about its implications on the mourning process.

AI Digital Replicas of Deceased Loved Ones in China

China is reportedly seeing a new trend of using AI to create digital replicas of deceased loved ones, allowing people to interact with them. While some find comfort in this technology, ethical and legal questions arise regarding consent and responsibility. Concerns about the impact on mental health are also raised.

Ethical Questions Around Creating Digital 'Ghosts' of Deceased Loved Ones Using AI

Emerging AI capabilities are raising ethical questions around digitally resurrecting deceased loved ones. Experts warn that creating conversational 'ghosts' using AI systems trained on a deceased person's texts and emails could seriously impact mental health by preventing healthy grieving and creating dependence. Researchers recommend caution and potential regulation to prevent marketing to vulnerable grieving individuals.