Jason Rohrer’s new AI tool allows users to simulate conversations with deceased loved ones. In an interview with the American computer programmer, Henry Mance explores Rohrer’s unconventional approach to technology and the potential ethical, societal, and emotional implications his creation poses. Read by Gary Furlong.

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A chatbot that imitates the dead. Is it a good idea?

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