In the movie "The Wandering Earth 2", Andy Lau's father let his daughter Yaya, who died unexpectedly, continue to exist in the form of "digital life", and this scene is reflected in reality.
According to the "Metropolis Express" on January 30**, Mr. Wu from Jinhua, Zhejiang Province wanted to use artificial intelligence to "resurrect" his deceased son, and found a number of technical teams to help him achieve this. One of the start-up teams focuses on AI healing, and since May 2023, the team has provided AI cloning services to more than 600 families, more than half of whom are elderly parents who have lost their children.
In nine months, more than 600 AI healing services were completed, which is just the report card of a start-up, which shows that the market demand for AI "resurrection" technology for the deceased is not small. Most of the clients served are elderly parents, highlighting the emotional and emotional complexity involved in this business.
Many people's initial impression of AI "resurrection" of the deceased comes from last year's Qingming Festival, when a post-00s UP master used AI tools to restore his late grandmother and talk to her. At the time, there were mixed reviews of the move, with some praising it for its innovation and affection, others questioning its ethical and emotional boundaries, and others encouraging him to "look forward." Mr. Wu's approach has once again sparked similar comments.
Agree with it or not, the warmth and comfort that technology can give in remembering the deceased should not be overlooked. It is not just a technical service, but also a response to the emotional needs of the living. And this technology is constantly being updated and iterated to meet people's requirements and expectations. Try with caution, as long as it can be beneficial to the living, it is valuable. Therefore, the application of this technology should respect everyone's choice, and there is no need to generalize.
However, the pitfalls of this technology cannot be ignored. From a legal point of view, the "deepfake" technology used in "Resurrection"** may lead to the leakage of personal information and pose a potential threat to the rights and interests of the parties such as portrait rights and reputation rights. In addition, if the "head swap" is used for facial recognition and involves property handling, etc., it may also touch on criminal offenses.
From a psychological point of view, creating an AI** loved one may provide some comfort in the short term, but in the long run, it may make it more difficult for people to complete the farewell and mourning of their loved ones. The self-deceptive nature of a loved one dictates that it is not the fundamental solution to grief. In addition, because the technology is not yet mature, it is difficult to guarantee that it will not add other problems during application.
In terms of morality and ethics, a series of reflections have also arisen: can the "loved one" trained by using the image samples of the deceased still be regarded as the person he once knew? What if you indulge in the company of "loved ones" who have been restored by technology? Can the state of "not coming out" also become a choice for people when facing life and death?
Because of these problems, the service of AI "resurrection" of the deceased is still in the stage of cautious exploration. Regulatory departments should take precautions, regulate facial recognition technology at the legislative level, restrict the application of AI forgery technology, and protect the security of personal information. Relevant enterprises should not only improve their technology, but also consciously resist the abuse of technology, actively fulfill their social responsibilities, and remind customers to be vigilant against AI face swap scams.
Only when a balance is struck between technology and humanity can AI "resurrect" the deceased truly bring benefits to humanity. The discussion on this topic is actually a reminder that we should cherish the present moment and value the company of reality. For those who are deeply grieving, professional counselling and counselling is often more appropriate than virtual reality. (Zhengguan commentator Zhou Yeqi).
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