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Foggy · 07-22-2023, 11:52 AM

Good Idea or not a good idea?

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AI takes on grief and loss, with new chatbot that lets you talk to dead loved ones
Rebecca Corey·Writer and Reporter
Updated Fri, July 21, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT

'You absolutely don't need consent from someone who's dead'

What does the future of grief and loss look like? An AI company called You, Only Virtual is creating chatbots modeled after deceased loved ones, with its founder, Justin Harrison, telling “Good Morning America” that he hopes people won’t have to feel grief at all.

You, Only Virtual scans text messages, emails and phone calls shared between an individual and the deceased person to create a chatbot that composes original written or audio responses mimicking the deceased person’s voice and modeling the relationship and rapport that the two shared in life.

The company, founded in 2020, hopes to offer a video-chat option later this year, “and ultimately provide augmented-reality that allows for interaction with a three-dimensional projection,” GMA reported.

Harrison, who used the technology to create “a virtual mom” after his mother died, rejected possible privacy concerns raised by the use of personal conversations to build a chatbot without the consent of the deceased.

"You absolutely don't need consent from someone who's dead," he said. "My mom could've hated the idea, but this is what I wanted and I'm alive."

https://www.yahoo.com/news/ai-takes-...181753229.html

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Caroline13 · 07-22-2023, 01:29 PM

Foolishness, If I want to "talk" to a dead loved one, I do it on my own, my own way. No AI baulderdash.

Thing is they never talk back. So I need none of their consent or whatever since they are gone.

TVLegend · 07-22-2023, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Caroline13

Foolishness, If I want to "talk" to a dead loved one, I do it on my own, my own way. No AI baulderdash.

Thing is they never talk back. So I need none of their consent or whatever since they are gone.

For the first time in forever, I actually agree with you.

Caroline13 · 07-22-2023, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TVLegend

For the first time in forever, I actually agree with you.

ah, could be you're gaining some good sense, welcome to this club. It's somewhat disappointing that nothing else I offer appeals to you....

07-22-2023, 11:52 AM	#1
Foggy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2014 Posts: 3,423	New Chatbot Lets You Talk To Dead Loved Ones Good Idea or not a good idea? ______________________________________________-- AI takes on grief and loss, with new chatbot that lets you talk to dead loved ones Rebecca Corey·Writer and Reporter Updated Fri, July 21, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT 'You absolutely don't need consent from someone who's dead' What does the future of grief and loss look like? An AI company called You, Only Virtual is creating chatbots modeled after deceased loved ones, with its founder, Justin Harrison, telling “Good Morning America” that he hopes people won’t have to feel grief at all. You, Only Virtual scans text messages, emails and phone calls shared between an individual and the deceased person to create a chatbot that composes original written or audio responses mimicking the deceased person’s voice and modeling the relationship and rapport that the two shared in life. The company, founded in 2020, hopes to offer a video-chat option later this year, “and ultimately provide augmented-reality that allows for interaction with a three-dimensional projection,” GMA reported. Harrison, who used the technology to create “a virtual mom” after his mother died, rejected possible privacy concerns raised by the use of personal conversations to build a chatbot without the consent of the deceased. "You absolutely don't need consent from someone who's dead," he said. "My mom could've hated the idea, but this is what I wanted and I'm alive." https://www.yahoo.com/news/ai-takes-...181753229.html ___________________________________________

07-22-2023, 01:29 PM	#2
Caroline13 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 30, 2021 Location: So Calif Posts: 14,483	Foolishness, If I want to "talk" to a dead loved one, I do it on my own, my own way. No AI baulderdash. Thing is they never talk back. So I need none of their consent or whatever since they are gone.
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