Can deepfakes provide closure by recreating lost loved ones?
PierceLilholt · x · 2026-08-31
With the advancement of deepfake technology, a new application is emerging: using AI to recreate deceased relatives to provide emotional closure for the living. This topic touches on both technical possibilities and complex ethical boundaries regarding digital resurrection.
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