Grieving South Koreans seek comfort in AI videos of deceased loved ones

In South Korea, a new trend is emerging where people use AI technology to create video messages from deceased loved ones. Lee Geon Hui, a 28-year-old, gifted his father a video featuring an AI recreation of his late grandfather, expressing sentiments Lee wished to convey. This practice, offered by companies like Vaice, is gaining popularity, especially among those in their 40s and 50s, who use these videos during family gatherings and memorials. While some find comfort in these digital recreations, others raise ethical and emotional concerns. The industry reflects a broader cultural shift as AI becomes more integrated into personal and emotional aspects of life. QUESTION: How might the use of AI to recreate deceased loved ones change the way we process grief and remember those who have passed?