Niche Interest: AI Cloning of Dead Relatives Thrives in China
Key Points:
– The AI cloning of dead relatives has become a booming industry in China.
– These services, though macabre, have led to technological advancements and price reductions.
– Reporter Zeyi Yang discusses this industry in an interview with NPR.
– Customers are able to recreate virtual avatars of their deceased loved ones using AI and other technology.
– The market has expanded due to factors like changing funeral traditions, a desire for immortality, and advancements in AI algorithms.
– Some skeptics argue that these services exploit grief and may have negative psychological effects on the bereaved.
– Chinese authorities are also cracking down on certain practices in the industry to protect consumers.
Final Thoughts:
Who says death is the end? In China, the AI cloning of dead relatives has taken on a life of its own. While some might find this industry macabre, it has driven technological advances and made its way into the mainstream, with prices going down faster than your hopes for a zombie apocalypse. Turning deceased loved ones into virtual avatars might seem like something out of a science fiction movie, but it’s a niche interest that has found a thriving market in China. So, if you’re ever in need of a conversation partner who won’t interrupt or disagree with you, you know who to turn to – AI clones of dead relatives!
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