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Can AI Ease the Pain of Loss?

Can AI Ease the Pain of Loss?

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Science writer David Berreby shares his personal journey with griefbots and discusses how they can offer unexpected comfort, insight and connection in the wake of loss.

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Griefbots—artificial-intelligence-powered chat tools that simulate
conversations with the deceased—are helping some people navigate
loss in unexpected ways. Science writer David Berreby shares his
firsthand experience with these digital companions and explores
what they reveal about mourning, memory and the limits of
technology. Recommended Reading David Berreby’s substack
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