"Deadbots", AI avatars of the deceased, are used for advocacy and emotional connection, but their potential commercial use raises ethical and legal concerns (Chloe Veltman/NPR)

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Chloe Veltman / NPR:“Deadbots”, AI avatars of the deceased, are used for advocacy and emotional connection, but their potential commercial use raises ethical and legal concerns  —  AI avatars of deceased people - or “deadbots” - are showing up in new and unexpected contexts, including ones where they have the power to persuade.