The Future of Grieving with Artificial Intelligence

Monuments and Memorials: The Future of Grieving with Artificial Intelligence

Grief is one of the most profound human experiences, and how we process it evolves with the tools available to us. My editorial, “Monuments and Memorials: A Role for Artificial Intelligence in the Grieving Process,” explores how advanced technologies like AI voice replication and digital avatars are transforming our connection to lost loved ones.  In this piece, I discuss the history of memorialization and technology’s role,  how AI enables interactions with re-creations of the deceased, as well as he ethical and emotional implications of using these tools.

AI holds promise in helping individuals navigate grief, but it also raises questions about authenticity, acceptance, and the boundaries of human memory.  Read the full editorial here:

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/cyber.2024.0415