Grieving volunteers chatted with AI versions of the dead, and some found 'the closure I needed'

Grieving volunteers chatted with AI versions of the dead, and some found 'the closure I needed'

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being invited into some of life's most intimate moments, including grief.  A study has suggested that, for some mourners, chatting with an AI-generated version of a deceased loved one can offer a real sense of comfort, even as the technology raises serious ethical concerns, according to Smithsonian Magazine. What happened? The findings about the use of chatbots for bereavement support appeared in the journ…