ELI5: ethics of ai digital resurrection

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What is digital resurrection?

Digital resurrection means using AI to create a computer version of someone who has died, so it seems like they're still talking to you [2]. It's like making a robot that sounds and acts like your grandpa, but it's really just a computer program trained on old videos and messages [2][4].

Why do people want to do this?

When people miss someone who died, they might want to talk to them again, even though it's not really the person [4]. Companies are starting to offer this as a service, letting families chat with AI versions of their loved ones [2].

What problems could happen?

There are big worries about whether it's okay to use someone's photos, voice, and words without asking them first, especially since they can't say no anymore [1]. It could also make people feel worse instead of better, or get confused thinking they're talking to the real person [3][5].

Is it legal or right?

No one really knows yet! The laws are unclear about whether you're allowed to recreate someone digitally, and it might not even be emotionally healthy for people who are grieving [2][3].