Cambridge University ethicists warn about the psychological impact of AI simulations of dead people, known as deadbots, and recommend safety protocols to protect the living from unwanted digital hauntings. The potential psychological effect on people, particularly at difficult times, could be devastating.
Key Points
Ethicists at Cambridge University warn about the risks of AI chatbots simulating the personalities of deceased individuals
Recommend safety protocols to protect against unwanted digital hauntings
Highlight ethical concerns around reviving deceased loved ones using AI
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Potential psychological impact on people
Risk of causing distress to individuals
Ethical concerns around reviving deceased loved ones using AI