Digital Afterlife: Tales from the Machine: Part 1 - The Ghost in the Machine

AI Innovations Unleashed: The Ghost in the Machine

Welcome to a new series of the AI Innovations Unleashed podcast, The Digital Afterlife: Tales from the Machine. In this premiere episode, "The Ghost in the Machine," the Doctor of AI, Dr. JR, sits down with researcher Dr. Lena Varga to explore the intersection of technology and human emotion. We dive into the world of "grief tech", examining how AI is being used to create digital ghosts of loved ones.

Our discussion covers the psychological effects of interacting with these AI-powered avatars, the ethical and legal minefields of post-mortem data rights, and the booming business of commercializing immortality. We also look at the global cultural perspectives on digital death and what  ...