Griefbots and the New Afterlife How AI is Changing the Ways We Mourn | Dylan Thomas Doyle | TEDxCU
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In this thought-provoking TED talk, the speaker, a minister and AI ethicist, explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and death. Dressed in ministerial robes, he challenges the audience to reflect on their preconceptions about technology, grief, and spirituality. He poses an intriguing question: would you use AI to communicate with a deceased loved one? The speaker introduces the concept of ‘grief bots’—AI technologies that aim to replicate the voices and memories of those who have passed away—highlighting both the potential and the ethical dilemmas they present. Through personal anecdotes and philosophical insights, he emphasizes that while AI can alter our interaction with death, the real focus should be on how we use these tools to confront our grief and engage with our humanity more fully. He leaves the audience with questions regarding the use of technology in their own lives, urging them to use it as a means to understand and connect with their own experiences of loss.