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Technology that lets us “speak” to our dead relatives has arrived.

27 mins | Nov 2, 2022
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Are we ready for it? Technology that allows us to interact with virtual versions of loved ones, even after they've gone, has existed in science fiction for decades. Now, it could soon be a reality. Through a simulation of her own parents, Charlotte Jee explores how digital clones could forever change how we grieve.

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