CBS News July 13, 2026 • 17:04

AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones - CBS News

By Megan Cerullo

AI companies are creating "generative ghosts" of deceased loved ones - CBS News

Startups are using emails, photos and voice recordings to create AI simulations that family and friends can interact with after a loved one's death.

Jack Manning knows firsthand the emotional and practical challenge of memorializing a loved one in a way that feels appropriate. After losing his sister more than 10 years ago, he and his family spen… [+4145 chars]

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