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What happens to your digital life after you’re gone? Researchers at the University of Manitoba are tackling this haunting question head-on, exploring everything from “DeadBots” — AI avatars that could comfort loved ones — to a new “digital directive” system modeled after healthcare wishes. In a world obsessed with avoiding death, they’re forcing us to confront our online legacy: photos, emails, social media — all part of the estate we rarely plan for. This isn’t just tech futurism — it’s urgent, personal, and deeply human.

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