AI and Grief: Digital Avatars Offer New Ways to Cope

Imagine missing someone who's passed away.

Now, imagine using special computer programs (AI) to create a digital version of them.

These programs use things like voice recordings to make it seem like you're still talking to that person.

Some people find this comforting, like hearing a loved one's voice again.

Companies are building these tools.

However, some experts worry about how this technology affects our feelings and whether it's okay to use someone's likeness without their permission.

They also question if it's healthy to rely on these digital versions instead of going through the normal grieving process.