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The ‘AI afterlife’ & the rise of “grief tech”

AI “afterlife” services let people create digital twins that outlive them, trained on voice, ...

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13.00 7 Feb 2026


The ‘AI afterlife’ & the rise of “grief tech”


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13.00 7 Feb 2026


AI “afterlife” services let people create digital twins that outlive them, trained on voice, memories and data, but current legal frameworks don’t recognise personality rights or ownership beyond simple data protection, raising crucial questions about consent, legacy, privacy and the risk of misrepresentation in an unregulated digital graveyard. Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is Andy O'Donoghue, technology broadcaster and columnist.


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