Tau.Neutrino said:
Exploring the resurrection of digital consciousness using AI
Researchers at Shree Devi Institute of Technology, in India, have recently carried out a study investigating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to communicate with deceased loved ones. Like in the chilling sci-fi fantasy foreshadowed by popular television series Black Mirror, AI tools could soon allow people to connect with virtual versions of deceased dear ones.
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In one SciFi short story I read, an army general who was dying gave the AI in his armour more and more authority to make decisions for him. When he died, the AI replicated his personality so perfectly that no-one knew he was dead for several weeks. This is the same idea.
> Replika AI, an app designed to create duplicates of people’s digital personalities, allowing others to communicate with them. Replika’s basic purpose is to create a personal AI that can help people to express themselves through helpful conversations.
That looks interesting. I wonder how it works.
https://replika.ai/
Their website says: “Talk it out with an AI friend. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, alone, or just need to chat, Replika is here for you.”