"Deadbots", AI avatars of the deceased, are used for advocacy and emotional connection, but their potential commercial use raises ethical and legal concerns (Chloe Veltman/NPR)

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"Deadbots", AI avatars of the deceased, are used for advocacy and emotional connection, but their potential commercial use raises ethical and legal concerns (Chloe Veltman/NPR)

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