Should voice assistants use the voices of our loved ones?

Yolande Strengers, an Associate Professor at Monash University and co-author of 'The Smart Wife,' joins the discussion on the ethical implications of voice assistants imitating deceased loved ones. The conversation probes the emotional turmoil this technology may invoke and critiques the commodification of grief. They delve into parallels with dystopian narratives, emphasizing the risks of idealized memories and the disconnect that arises from synthetic versions of loved ones. The episode ultimately questions our relationship with technology and the authenticity of human connections.