Consider This from NPR Does artificial intelligence deliver immortality?
Jun 11, 2024
Michael Bommer, facing terminal colon cancer, created an AI version of himself for his wife, Anett, to interact with after he's gone. He discusses the emotional and ethical complexities of digital immortality, addressing how technology can impact grief and memory. Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska emphasizes that this use of AI represents a 'techno-cultural experiment' with unknown societal responses. They explore whether, just because we can create these digital selves, we should, raising profound questions about legacy and human connection.
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AI Memorialization
- Jason and Melissa Gowan created AI chatbots of themselves.
- They want their sons to have digital memorials when they die.
Ethical Concerns
- AI memorialization is a new field, so the long-term effects are unknown.
- Ethical concerns exist around data ownership, consent, and the impact on grieving.
Michael's AI
- Michael Bommer, diagnosed with terminal cancer, is creating an AI version of himself.
- His wife, Anett, will be able to interact with it after his death.