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Re:AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious thr... by KincadeHoney on Friday March 15, 2024 @08:59PM (#39722327)
There is nothing I want more then to be able to talk to my deceased friend again

Mark Zuckerberg was on Lex Fridman and talked about this exact type of thing

I hope this is embraced rather than pushed away

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Re:AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious thr... by jncfhnb on Friday March 15, 2024 @10:16PM (#39722727)
She’s perfect. Just like I remember. Well, aside from some oddly strong opinions on brands we never used. But it’s really her!
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Re:AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious thr... by coldtea on Friday March 15, 2024 @09:21PM (#39722463)
>There is nothing I want more then to be able to talk to my deceased friend again

The AI is not going to achieve that, only a fake version of it.

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Re:AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious thr... by KincadeHoney on Friday March 15, 2024 @10:16PM (#39722726)
it would be good enough for me
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Re:AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious thr... by Turing_Machine on Saturday March 16, 2024 @01:46AM (#39723666)
Photographs aren't really the person, either.

But, you know, I treasure the photographs of my late wife and wouldn't part with them for the world.

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Re:AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious thr... by GlacierFox on Friday March 15, 2024 @10:17PM (#39722733)
That's not you friend, it's an artificial construct. I'm utterly astounded you think you'd find that comforting.
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Re:AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious thr... by kevinventullo on Friday March 15, 2024 @09:43PM (#39722591)
Thoughts on https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Be_Right_Back ?
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Re:AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious thr... by sharps1 on Friday March 15, 2024 @10:18PM (#39722749)
LOL - beat me to it.

I was reminded of this episode. From this episode it felt as though she was prevented from letting go and moving on by the AI.

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Re:AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious thr... by smoldesu on Sunday March 17, 2024 @05:18PM (#39738143)
You've set yourself up for the rudest awakening.
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