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AI is helping people cope with grief by creating “generative ghosts” — lifelike digital avatars built from a loved one’s voice, photos, and digital footprint. Startups like Séance AI and re;memory are crafting these interactive simulations to let mourners reconnect, ask questions, and relive moments as if the person were still here. While some versions play back recordings, others mimic mannerisms and speech patterns for deeper immersion — but accuracy matters: even one wrong phrase can shatter the illusion. Unlike deepfakes, these tools aren’t meant to deceive — they’re designed to offer comfort, healing, and a lasting sense of presence during profound loss.

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