Documentary Examines Controversial 'Eternal You' AI That Simulates the Dead
• 'Eternal You' explores emerging AI technology that aims to simulate the dead via chatbots, offering users a chance to "talk" to lost loved ones.
• The documentary probes the ethics behind this tech, interviewing emotional users along with cautious experts warning of potential harm.
• It also exposes the mercenary motives and dubious morals of the tech company founders selling this service.
• 'Eternal You' suggests this technology preys on the vulnerable by offering an addictive but hollow replacement for human connection and grief processing.
• The film raises thoughtful questions about consent, data ownership, and the responsible development of artificial intelligence.