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AI Cloning Startups Face Legal and Ethical Hurdles

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Politico Tech ·

AI cloning startups like HereAfter and Replika are gaining traction by recreating deceased loved ones as chatbots. However, they face legal challenges around consent, data privacy, and emotional harm. Regulators are beginning to scrutinize the industry as adoption grows.

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The hype around AI clones masks unresolved questions about digital personhood and exploitation.
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