In the latest episode of The Secret Teachings with Ryan Gable, we delve into the eerie and rapidly evolving world of digital replicas. With technology advancing at an unprecedented pace, the concept of creating voice mirroring scams and fully communicative digital versions of deceased relatives is no longer the stuff of science fiction.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning in March about the increasing sophistication of AI-voice scams. These technological advancements are not just limited to harmless pranks; they have serious implications, including the potential for spear-phishing emails, fake websites, and even financial fraud. But it doesn't stop there. Imagine applications that predict your death date, AI companions, and DNA testing services—all requiring vast amounts of personal data to operate.
Some companies are taking it a step further by offering to replicate your loved ones in a digital environment, using all their personal data. However, researchers from Cambridge are raising alarms about the psychological impact of such 'deadbots'. They caution that these digital replicas could lead to users feeling "stalked by the dead", not to mention the potential for these entities to be used in targeted advertising, exploiting the image and persona of the deceased.
Are we, in our quest for technological advancement, inadvertently selling our loved ones' souls? Are we condemning them to a digital purgatory, where they are used to seed and feed an otherworldly existence, creating a techno-Tulpa or digital homunculi? Tune in to this thought-provoking episode as we explore the ethical, psychological, and spiritual ramifications of this modern phenomenon.
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