AI Innovations Unleashed
Digital Afterlife: Tales from the Machine: Part 1 - The Ghost in the Machine
03 Oct 2025
AI Innovations Unleashed: The Ghost in the MachineWelcome to a new series of the AI Innovations Unleashed podcast, The Digital Afterlife: Tales from the Machine. In this premiere episode, "The Ghost in the Machine," the Doctor of AI, Dr. JR, sits down with researcher Dr. Lena Varga to explore the intersection of technology and human emotion. We dive into the world of "grief tech", examining how AI is being used to create digital ghosts of loved ones.Our discussion covers the psychological effects of interacting with these AI-powered avatars, the ethical and legal minefields of post-mortem data rights, and the booming business of commercializing immortality. We also look at the global cultural perspectives on digital death and what the future holds for this rapidly evolving field.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a five-star review, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us reach more listeners!Join us next time for "The Haunted Server" as we delve into how data bias can manifest in bizarre ways and whether a system can truly be "haunted" by its data.
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