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Mourners Can Now Speak to an AI Version of the Dead. But Will That Help with Grief?
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Michael Bommer, a terminally ill man with colon cancer, has created an AI version of himself using Eternos, an AI-powered legacy platform. Other companies in the growing space of grief-related AI technology include StoryFile, HereAfter AI, and Seance AI. Some people find comfort in interacting with AI versions of their deceased loved ones, while others feel uneasy about the use of AI in maintaining posthumous interactions. The consequences and ethical implications of using digital simulations for the dead are still largely unknown. Eternos records users speaking 300 phrases to create an AI voice that can answer questions and tell stories without relying on pre-recorded answers. The legal rights for the AI belong to the person on whom it was trained and can be passed down to other family members. While some see AI as an addition to traditional ways of remembering the dead, others raise concerns about the rights and dignities of deceased individuals and the potential for advertising on grief-related AI platforms. The future of grief-related AI technology remains uncertain, with questions about meaningful goodbyes and the longevity of the companies offering these services.
#Ai #Grief #Technology #Death #Legacy
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240605-190109/
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Michael Bommer, a terminally ill man with colon cancer, has created an AI version of himself using Eternos, an AI-powered legacy platform. Other companies in the growing space of grief-related AI technology include StoryFile, HereAfter AI, and Seance AI. Some people find comfort in interacting with AI versions of their deceased loved ones, while others feel uneasy about the use of AI in maintaining posthumous interactions. The consequences and ethical implications of using digital simulations for the dead are still largely unknown. Eternos records users speaking 300 phrases to create an AI voice that can answer questions and tell stories without relying on pre-recorded answers. The legal rights for the AI belong to the person on whom it was trained and can be passed down to other family members. While some see AI as an addition to traditional ways of remembering the dead, others raise concerns about the rights and dignities of deceased individuals and the potential for advertising on grief-related AI platforms. The future of grief-related AI technology remains uncertain, with questions about meaningful goodbyes and the longevity of the companies offering these services.
#Ai #Grief #Technology #Death #Legacy
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/ap/20240605-190109/