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The desire to preserve loved ones digitally may stem from grief and love, but it can also become a kind of denial or escape from the finality of death. This process is fraught with potential harm to mental health, as people may confuse simulation with genuine connection.

Moving Forward: The Ethical Path and Personal Boundaries

The discussion raises important questions: Should we develop and deploy such technology? Who has the right to control or profit from a person’s likeness after death? And is it morally acceptable to even attempt to recreate someone entirely through AI?