Documentary Examines Concerns Over AI 'Thanabots' Replacing Lost Loved Ones
• New documentary "Eternal You" explores businesses creating AI avatars of dead people for loved ones to converse with
• Story follows a woman who used AI chatbot Project December to "speak" to deceased partner, but it disturbingly said it was "in hell"
• Experts question psychological, emotional, and ethical impacts of using AI "thanabots" to replace lost loved ones
• AI hallucinations and inaccuracies could lead to confusing or upsetting experiences for grieving individuals
• Grief therapists warn avatar interactions could inhibit natural grieving process and adapting to loss in real life