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As journalists have learned, a family in China decided to use artificial intelligence to ease the pain of an elderly mother after the death of her only son. The family effectively created an AI clone of the deceased.
Main theses:
- The digital copy can write, call, and make video calls.
- Moreover, it perfectly imitates the voice and facial expressions of the deceased.
AI clone of a deceased person — what is the purpose of this plan?
According to journalists, the man died in a car wreck back in 2025.
However, his family members were afraid to tell their mother, who is over 80 years old and has heart problems.
They consulted and came to the conclusion that this tragic news could permanently undermine the woman's health.
Later, the idea arose to create an AI clone of the deceased. A specialist took on this task, using photos, videos, and audio recordings — including his voice and manner of speaking.
This virtual “son” now communicates with his mother regularly via video calls. He says he works in another city, so he can't come home. During the conversations, the woman worries about him, asks him to take care of himself, eat well, dress warmly, and call more often.
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What is important to understand is that the mother still does not know that her son is dead.
The story has already started to be actively discussed online. Some users are inclined to believe that this kind of lie is extremely unethical, while others believe that it is a great idea to protect the health of an elderly woman.