Should Jews use artificial intelligence to bring back the dead?

The article explores the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence (AI) to create digital replicas of deceased individuals. It discusses the technical feasibility of developing AI-generated simulations that mimic the personalities of the deceased by analysing their digital footprints, such as text messages, videos, and audio clips.

The author raises questions about the moral considerations of interacting with these digital facsimiles, particularly from a Jewish perspective.

The piece delves into the potential benefits and drawbacks of such technology, including the comfort it might provide to grieving individuals and the ethical dilemmas it presents regarding the sanctity of memory and the natural process of mourning.

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