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AI "deadbots" are persuasive — and researchers say, they're primed for monetization

AI "deadbots" are persuasive — and researchers say, they're primed for monetization

The digital afterlife industry may near $80 billion in a decade, fueled by AI "deadbots." Tech firms see profit. But experts warn of troubling consequences.

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