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.
