Human bonds bring shared meaning and warmth to life, but they're fragile against the inevitabilities of time and death. Cultures across the globe have long created rituals and stories to cope with loss and to nurture hope for reconnecting with the departed. While chatbots have existed for years, "chatbots of the dead"—a novel concept enabled by advancements in programming and data availability—introduce an innovative, if complex, way to address this age-old yearning.
But is this just another tech gimmick, or are we truly on the verge of communicating with the dead? Click on to explore the possibilities.