It's Been a Minute A tale of murder, artificial intelligence, & forgiveness
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May 14, 2025 Join Brandon Blankenship, an assistant professor and director of the pre-law program at UAB, as he delves into groundbreaking discussions about AI and the legal system. Topics include an AI avatar delivering a victim impact statement from beyond the grave, raising questions about ethics in the courtroom. The conversation also touches on the emotional landscape of grief, digital personas after death, and how technology alters our moral fabric. This thought-provoking dialogue explores the future of justice and forgiveness in a tech-driven world.
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AI Victim Statement Forgiveness
- Stacey Wales used AI to create a victim impact statement for her brother, Christopher Pelkey, who was killed in a road rage incident.
- The AI avatar delivered a message of forgiveness to the shooter, bringing a unique voice to the court.
Judge Embraces AI Impact Statement
- The judge embraced the AI victim statement, even referring to the victim by his first name.
- The AI message emphasized forgiveness over punishment, influencing the court's maximum sentencing decision.
Humanizing the AI Victim
- Stacey created the AI message to show her brother beyond the tragic images used in court.
- She carefully scripted it to reflect his personality based on his posts and phrases to honor his true character.