People are reported to be able to communicate with deceased loved ones using AI to produce online replicas of their deceased loved ones even after their passing.
According to MIT Technology Review, Chinese firms are now providing services that let users produce digital images of their deceased loved ones as the AI industry grows and evolves. These versions, created using photos, videos, and music recordings, you do basic conversations and give a sense of convenience to those who are grieving.
Sun Kai, a man who lost his mother to a rapid sickness in 2019, is one such example. Determined to keep their network dead, he turned to Silicon Intelligence, an AI firm he so- founded, to create a modern replica of his mother. The company created an image for Sun to communicate with via an application on his phone using photos and audio videos from their Twitter conversations.
While the technology is still in its early phases, with avatars occasionally appearing thick and mechanical, it is quickly improving. Firms like Silicon Intelligence and Super Brain are now able to provide these services for a more affordable price to the general public.
In China, there is a particularly high demand for digital versions of the deceased, with countless people currently paying for them. This pattern is rooted in Chinese cultural customs, where indulging in the dead is a common practice, such as during the monthly Qingming celebration.
Nevertheless, the rise of AI- controlled characters of the dying raises ethical and legal questions. How can a deceased person consent to having their data technologically replicated? And who is accountable for creating unfavorable actions as an icon?
The possible impact on mental health is also a concern. Some individuals, like Sun Kai, find satisfaction in dealing with online representations of their loved ones, but others worry that it might prevent them from moving past the anguish and moving on.
The MIT Technology Review has more information below.
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