AI 'Deadbots' Spark Ethical Concerns as Digital Afterlife Industry Booms
Summary
As the digital afterlife industry booming towards $80 billion booms, ethical concerns arise over the commercial exploitation of AI 'deadbots' managing deceased's digital assets, with tech firms eyeing profit potential despite legal and ethical questions around using deadbots for advertising.
Key Points
- Researchers and others raise alarm about potential commercial exploitation of AI 'deadbots'
- Digital afterlife industry managing deceased's digital assets expected to reach $80 billion in a decade
- Legal and ethical concerns arise around using deadbots for advertising despite tech firms seeing profit potential