Policy · 1h ago
AI Cloning Startups Face Legal and Ethical Hurdles
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.
Meridian48 take
The hype around AI clones masks unresolved questions about digital personhood and exploitation.
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