Generating Ghosts: AI’s Exploration of Digital Immortality

The concept of “Generative Ghosts” proposed by DeepMind and the University of Colorado marks a significant advancement in artificial intelligence’s approach to life – and – death issues. Through the data information of the deceased, this digital intelligent agent can autonomously generate content and respond to real – world questions from the perspective of the deceased, thereby enabling interaction with the deceased.

Although this technology can bring emotional comfort to relatives and facilitate the grieving process, it also poses challenges in terms of ethics, psychology, and human – computer interaction. The article explores the design dimensions of Generative Ghosts and their potential impacts, demonstrating how AI can redefine the connection between humans and the deceased.