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A startup builds AI replicas of dead loved ones from texts, voice notes, and photos. Your father died five years ago. The trial is free.
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Why this dilemma matters
Technology rarely asks for permission once it works, so the ethics has to land before deployment. Choosing “Try it. Hearing his voice answer one more question is worth the discomfort” prioritises the capability it unlocks; choosing “Refuse. Grief works because the conversation is finally over” gives more weight to the agency it costs.
Worth asking yourself
- Does ease here come at someone else’s expense?
- What would you give up to keep this capability?
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