Would You Chat With an A.I. 'Ghost' of a Deceased Loved One? New Research Suggests That the Tech Can Provide Comfort and Closure

Researchers found that text-based AI simulations of deceased loved ones could offer grieving people comfort, closeness and a sense of closure. Participants were generally positive but raised concerns about inaccurate language, emotional dependence, prolonged grief and the need for responsible design.

研究人员发现，以逝去亲人为原型的文本人工智能模拟程序，可能为悲伤的人带来安慰、亲近感和释怀。参与者总体持积极态度，但也担忧语言失真、情感依赖、哀伤过程被延长，以及相关技术能否得到负责任的设计。