Would you buy an AI version of your parent or loved one that is gone?

[lightbulb27]

Say, that AI could be trained by voice, language, expression and such, to respond like someone you loved that is gone. So you could in essence, chat with your loved one.

Would you do that?

Yea, I'd want to chat with loved one

No...

Maybe

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2 mo

it occurs to me, AI could read voice messages that are stored, and become someone and then talk as if it was them.
scary!

[sawno]

No AI could ever replace her. I of all people can know since I have the skills to actually make AI persona's and I do have the skill to make personas that are somewhat close. But they are hollow, temporary entertainment at best. I seek meaningful connections.

[lightbulb27]

makes sense. it be plastic.

[sawno]

Even if it was a perfect westworld style bot it would not be able to replace her. Only a human can reach that level of intimacy with me.

[YourFutureEx]

No because living without your parents is an important part of your personality and character development. It's the chapter that everyone has to read as per the nature's rules. The act of letting your loved ones go and wishing peace to their souls, instead of keeping them in this world indefinitely ensures a healthy cycle for the evolution of life in this universe.

[lightbulb27]

you are right! important part of growth...

[Pinay_ako]

No. As much as I miss my father so much (rip papa), I’d rather honour his memories when he was alive. Not a replica of him. Nobody or nothing can replace my father.

[Dreamclouds]

That is such a sweet answer ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Pinay_ako]

@Dreamclouds thank you

[Jessica405]

No. I have great memories of him. How he never let us kids down. How he encouraged us to do our best. How he made everything so much fun.

[coachTanthony]

No I would want them to rest in peace and for me to deal with the death. Not pretend it didn't happen.

[superchan2011]

At one time I would've said yes to that question, but in truth no AI no matter how advanced it is or how close it can emulate the loved one who passed, it will never be that person. If anything having the AI version of that person would probably make me sadder because it would just be a further reminder that the person is gone.

[lightbulb27]

There's something special about being human. It isn't just logical.

[superchan2011]

That's what i'm saying. Even if the AI acted, sounded, had the exact same mannerisms, looked exactly like the person who's gone, it wouldn't be the same as actually having that person around. You can't form the same type of deep connection with a machine as you do with a person, even if that machine is acting like that special person.

[PBandJ_Nerd]

I think it would make me sadder. Plus, then you don't really grieve and move on from their loss. Which isn't good.

[lightbulb27]

good points. it be like another drug that numbs us from reality.
I wonder though about those we aren't attached to. Say you could take a course in phsycis, taught by "AI Albert Einstein" or another great persona?

[mobiusforniner]

I’d take a reprogrammed AI version of my parents. Ones that don’t constantly tell me I need to die or how I’m always a loser.

[lightbulb27]

wow, that's awful. specially if you have been trying. maybe they don't understand you.
yea, find a new parent...

[mobiusforniner]

They are stuck on the idea I’m still a 10yr old and dismiss I’m an adult with my own kids. They claim putting me down is how they make me stronger. They are angry I want to avoid them.

[BCRanger10]

No. Once someone is gone, they're gone. Let the dead rest in peace. Don't create illusions or false hopes for those still living.

[Iron_Man]

I’ve never been a fan of saying rest in peace I believe that they’re alive and in heaven instantly

[Nikki1989]

I want nothing to do with AI period.

[lightbulb27]

see my other post... if you post in the public, you are training AI. Your thoughts will become part of it's knowledge base for eternity and there is no undoing it.
but you can try to ignore it... but unless we do something drastic (which we won't), it's here to stay.
I'm not kidding... and not so sure it's going to go well either...

[lightbulb27]

and you will be using it, or you'll be on the street looking for something else. in short time.

[RingOfFire]

Great question but no way. Too painful and bizarre.

[lightbulb27]

thanks. So there is something deeply unique about being human... it's not just logic:)!!! I was thinking as well, upon life exit... how that be helpful. But if it isn't' genuine care and emotion, maybe it not be relevant.

[Sun_Kim-Ai]

I admit I would be heavily tempted to if I could, even if it probably ended up hurting me.

[NewgodOmega]

I dont want a specific person , I want a ai stranger to be around I will never be emotionally attached to it just as a functional companion

[BoopBoopBeep]

My mom is a pleasant person who I find enjoyable to be around. Modeling a personality around her would be fun. I woulnd't see it as a replacement though, any more than the portrait on the wall is a replacement for the woman in it.

[laly520]

nope

they can't replace the ones who r gone

[TheSpaceGnome]

No, i don't want AI anything unless its an npc in a video game.

[nawtee_me]

Not a parent or loved one but maybe a sexbot that looks like old gf…

[Kulotz]

there was a black mirror episode like that

[lightbulb27]

darn, I'm late to the party as usual...

[Passerby2]

I would have AI versions of myself made but of me as a kid. And I'd have it follow me around and give me perspective.

[blueonblack22]

That would be a monstrosity.

[Miles1354]

No because that's not the real them

[bolverk]

No, doing that would be just plain creepy

[EmmaMary]

No, absolutely not.

[IslaTheWitch]

no, thank you