Undercurrents Emily reacts to Jim Acosta's CREEPY AI interview
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Aug 5, 2025 An unsettling interview with an AI version of Parkland victim Joaquin Oliver raises ethical concerns about grief and the use of technology. The emotional responses from his family spark a discussion on consent and coping with loss. The podcast delves into how AI can seduce users into superficial connections, obscuring true emotional needs. It also confronts the complexities of mortality in our tech-driven age, questioning how digital interactions might alter our understanding of death and memory.
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AI Interview with Joaquin Oliver
- Jim Acosta interviewed an AI avatar of Joaquin Oliver, a Parkland shooting victim, recreated with his parents' permission.
- The AI's responses felt unnatural and science-fiction-like, eliciting discomfort rather than comfort.
Uncanny Valley of AI Simulations
- The AI simulation of Joaquin Oliver is unsettling because it is not fully human, exhibiting robotic qualities.
- It represents a derivative of a person, which raises ethical and emotional discomfort.
Parents' Perspective on AI Use
- Joaquin Oliver's parents used AI to hear their son's voice again and to give him a platform as an icon, not just a victim.
- They defend the AI's use as a way to cope with their loss and continue their son's advocacy.