Would You Chat With an A.I. 'Ghost' of a Deceased Loved One? New Research Suggests That the Tech Can Provide Comfort and Closure

Would You Chat With an A.I. ‘Ghost’ of a Deceased Loved One? New Research Suggests That the Tech Can Provide Comfort and Closure Commercial “griefbots” are becoming more popular, and many experts have questions about their psychological and ethical impacts. A new study aims to ensure that the bots are designed responsibly Sarah Kuta | Daily Correspondent July 23, 2026 10:00 a.m. ShareCopy linkEmailSMSFacebookXRedditLinkedInBlueskyPrintAdd as preferred source Overall, the 16 participants of the study were “largely positive” about their interactions with griefbots, the scientists write in the paper. Pixabay The death of a loved one can be devastating, leaving family and friends to cope with overwhelming grief and a profound sense of loss.

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