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AI x Afterlife: Comfort or Creepy? The rise of AI resurrection


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In this episode, we start with the emotional journey of Bao Xiaobo, a father who used AI to reconnect with his late daughter. It’s heartwarming—and a little eerie. We dive into the rapidly developing world of AI resurrection, where tech can recreate the voices, personalities, and even cultural nuances of deceased loved ones. Is this the future of grief, or are we opening a dangerous Pandora's box? We’ll explore how this trend is taking off in China and the complex ethical questions it raises. Tune in to explore the controversial frontier of digital immortality and the blurred line between life and death.


Resources mentioned -

  • ⁠ABC News: Generative AI helps grieving family remember their daughter⁠
  • SHINE: A father's love: musician 'revives' daughter using AI
  • NPR: Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars
  • Chinese Companies Use AI To Bring Back Deceased Loved Ones, Raising Ethics Questions

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    AI-venture TimeBy Lola Sparks