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Article

Publication Title

Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Abstract

This paper investigates the intersection of generative AI, Large Language Models (LLM), and robotics. Exemplified by systems like ChatGPT and technological marvels such as Ameca the Robot, the combination of technologies will allow humans to transcend the limitations of death. Through digital necromancy, a practice encompassing the technological resurrection of deceased individuals, the ability to not only passively see recordings of loved ones but to interact with them is made possible, leading to ethical and psychological considerations. Therefore, examining these trends extends into the motives underlying engagement with both incorporeal and corporeal reproductions of individuals, with reasons ranging from memory conservation to the attainment of emotional closure. In order to further research in this area, results from a survey are presented, offering a detailed portrayal of prevailing societal perspectives on AI-powered avatars. These insights shed light on the multifaceted interplay between technology and human emotion, the market dynamics propelling this emerging field, and the anticipatory understanding necessary to confront future ethical and functional challenges. The research contributes significantly to the ongoing discourse on the role of AI in society, underscoring the necessity of a balanced approach to innovation and ethics in the domain of AI-driven human representation as integration into society becomes standardized.

Publication Date

12-2023

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