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AI Deceives Elderly Mom About Son's Death
12 Apr
Summary
- AI avatar created to shield elderly mother from son's death news.
- The digital son converses with the mother via video call daily.
- The mother remains unaware of her son's passing due to the deception.
A Chinese family has employed artificial intelligence to shield an elderly mother from the devastating news of her only son's passing. The man died in a traffic accident last year in Shandong province.
His son contacted an AI expert, providing extensive photos, videos, and voice recordings, including the local dialect. This allowed for the creation of a digital avatar that remarkably mimics the deceased's appearance and mannerisms.
This AI-generated 'son' now engages in daily video calls with his grandmother via a chat application. The mother, unaware of her son's death, expresses her affection and concern during these interactions.
During the calls, the AI 'son' cites work commitments for brief conversations, while assuring his mother he will return home. The elderly mother continues to live in ignorance of the actual loss.
