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Deadbots : New Study

Kumari Sonali

Deadbots : New Study

A new study urges caution in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbots designed to mimic deceased loved ones, known as ‘deadbots’.

  • Deadbots are also known as griefbots, are AI-enabled digital representations of departed loved ones.
  • These chatbots simulate their language patterns and personality traits using their digital footprint, like emails, social media posts and even voice recordings, to create a conversational AI that reflects their personality.
  • Researchers have warned that these chatbots, while potentially comforting, could lead to psychological distress if not designed with safety in mind.
  • Solutions that might be enthusiastically adopted in one cultural context could be completely dismissed in another.

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