A look at the companies using AI to build tech that lets users talk to digital versions of deceased loved ones by video chat, text, phone, or voice assistants
Digital clones of the people we love could forever change how we grieve. — My parents don't know that I spoke to them last night. Tweets: @heathercampbell , @tanyabasu , and @jamesvlahos Tweets: Heather Anne Campbell / @heathercampbell : up next, here's an AI chat-bot that lets you speak with family members. it's rough right now but it won't be, soon. https://www.technologyreview.com/ ... Tanya Basu / @tanyabasu : This is tender yet terrifying, and Charlotte does such a great job exploring the world of digital replicas with nuance https://twitter.com/... James Vlahos / @jamesvlahos : AI avatars can't (and shouldn't) replace lost loved ones. But they can provide a richer way to remember—and are also a way to learn more about people who are alive and well. @charlottejee explores the nuances of a charged topic in this great MIT @techreview feature. https://twitter.com/...