Meet a family using AI to preserve loved ones after death

People are using AI to create digital versions of themselves that live on after they die. It’s part of a burgeoning industry focusing on “grief tech.”

ABC News met with Jason and Melissa Gowin, who have three kids. A few years ago they each had serious health scares, so they created a chatbot that could interact with their children if they both passed away. We also spoke to experts about the pros and cons of using generative AI in this way.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/Business/love-robo-dad-meet-family-ai-preserve-loved/story?id=111756468

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