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AI 'resurrection'? Let bygones be bygones

By Zhang Linghan | China Daily | Updated: 2025-01-03 00:00
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The advent of AI technology has unlocked a fascinating, yet controversial, possibility: the "resurrection" of deceased individuals. This process involves inputting a person's voice, image, and other personal data into an artificial intelligence model, which is then trained to generate a digital avatar capable of interacting as though the deceased person were still alive.

While the underlying technology is not new, the application of deep synthesis and generative AI to create these avatars raises complex questions about its legal and ethical implications, particularly regarding privacy, consent, and potential misuse.

At its core, the purpose of AI's "resurrection" technology is to preserve the memory of loved ones. However, when misused, it could result in serious violations of personal rights and lead to a host of potential dangers, including fraud and the manipulation of public opinion.

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