China's AI 'Resurrection' Boom Lets Mourners Digitally Revive Lost Loved Ones
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Chinese mourners are using AI to "revive" deceased loved ones, creating digital avatars that can speak or sing using only limited audio samples.
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The AI "resurrection" market is growing rapidly in China, with estimates it was worth $1.7 billion in 2022 and will quadruple by 2025.
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Livestreamers are making AI clones of themselves to sell products 24/7, showcasing China's prowess in digital human technology.
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SenseTime "resurrected" its deceased founder Tang Xiao'ou to deliver a speech using large language models trained on his voice.
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Families are divided on the ethics of AI revivals, with some finding it healing but others saying it causes mental anguish by exposing old wounds.