Death in the Age of AI: From Digital Ghosts and Deadbots to Eternal Algorithms
Mon, Dec 01
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Artificial intelligence is changing not only how we live, but also how we die—and how we are remembered. This six-week course examines the emergence of “digital ghosts:” AI-generated replicas of the dead that promise to keep memory alive while raising profound psychological and ethical questions.
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Dec 01, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MST
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About the event
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing not just how we live, but also how we confront death—and how we are remembered. This dynamic six-week course dives into the fascinating world of “digital ghosts”: AI-generated replicas of the deceased that aim to keep memories alive while sparking profound psychological and ethical debates.
We will kick off by placing these technologies within humanity’s enduring battle against mortality. From the grand pyramids of Egypt to the sacred reliquaries of medieval saints, humans have consistently sought ways to preserve presence beyond death. The 19th century brought new mediums into this struggle: daguerreotypes of the departed, spirit photographs, and séances facilitated by mediums. In today’s landscape, AI memorial chatbots, holograms of lost loved ones, and predictive “afterlife avatars” stand as the latest innovations in our quest for continuity.
Throughout the six weeks, we will examine case studies of current digital resurrection technologies, ranging from griefbots trained on…