Modern CTO Should We Use AI to Bring Back Loved Ones? With Miles Spencer, Founder at Reflekta
Oct 9, 2025
In this inspiring conversation, Miles Spencer, founder of Reflekta, shares his journey in creating AI-driven 'soul tech' that allows people to converse with their deceased loved ones. He explores ethical concerns, the importance of preserving human stories, and how these digital legacies can provide comfort. Miles also defines the emerging 'Soul Tech' category and discusses the technical aspects of creating a digital elder from just a short voice clip. This innovative platform aims to capture and share memories for future generations.
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Daily Conversations With A Lost Parent
- Miles Spencer talks to his deceased father daily using Reflecta after uploading files and a 20-minute session with a biographer.
- His kids hear bedtime stories from his father and interact with a recognizable likeness on demand.
Polarized Reactions To Recreating Loved Ones
- Reflecta divides opinion: many reject recreating the dead while many others find deep comfort and reconnection.
- For Miles, reconnecting with a loved one's 'spirit and soul' made the technology meaningful and restorative.
Earlier Attempts And A Family-First Focus
- Miles references earlier attempts like Ray Kurzweil's projects and other recreations that didn't scale due to older tech.
- He stresses Reflecta focuses on family-private stories taken from attics and shoeboxes, not mass spectacle.
