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Jul 31, 2024
Victoria Dominguez, a contributing producer and co-host of Press Start, dives into the fascinating world of AI and grief. They explore the emotional complexities of digitally resurrecting deceased loved ones, revealing how technology shapes our memories and mourning processes. Discussions touch on the bittersweet nature of recreating joyful images and the ethical dilemmas this practice raises. Dominguez shares personal experiences and insights, highlighting the tension between preserving memories and the risks to healing that such technology might pose.
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AI Mom Ad
- Tori Dominguez encountered a Mother's Day ad for AI chat therapy mimicking deceased moms.
- This reminded her of her own mom's request not to be recreated digitally after death.
Lydia's AI Dad
- Lydia used generative AI to create images of her deceased dad, a Trekkie, in space and as street art.
- This helped her process grief and see him as healthy, unlike in his final months.
AI and Grief
- The quality of AI-generated images has improved significantly, making them look more realistic.
- However, using AI to age-up images of deceased children can be bittersweet and potentially painful.