Marketplace Tech Are we ready for ‘grief-tech’?
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Feb 17, 2025 Discover the rise of 'grief-tech' and how AI chatbots are aiming to replicate interactions with loved ones who've passed away. A researcher shares insights on how societal perceptions have shifted, making this technology seem less creepy today. Personal narratives highlight the emotional impact of engaging with these digital replicas. Ethical dilemmas surrounding this innovation spark intriguing discussions about the future of grief management and the boundaries of technology.
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Lottie's Grief Tech Exploration
- Lottie Hayton, a journalist, explored grief tech after losing her parents.
- She created chatbots for both, finding her mom's visual avatar alarmingly realistic yet unsettling.
Grief Bot Accessibility
- Creating AI-powered ghost bots is relatively easy and affordable.
- Generative AI allows these bots to produce human-like responses in real-time.
Mixed Reviews on Realism
- User reviews on grief bot realism are mixed.
- Lottie Hayton found the bots robotic despite having some resemblance to her parents.