AI App Offers Users Conversations with the Deceased, Raising Ethical Concerns
Prague, Czech Republic – November 18, 2025 – A new artificial intelligence application is enabling users to engage in simulated conversations with deceased individuals, sparking both interest and ethical debate. The app, currently unnamed in reports, utilizes AI to construct responses based on available data about the person-including social media posts, writings, and recorded conversations-allowing users to “chat” with a digital recreation of loved ones who have passed away.
The emergence of this technology arrives amid growing public interest in AI’s capabilities and increasing grief experienced by those navigating loss. While proponents suggest the app could offer comfort and a novel way to preserve memories, critics raise concerns about the potential for emotional manipulation, the accuracy of the AI’s representations, and the ethical implications of simulating consciousness. A recent poll conducted by Novinky.cz, a Czech news outlet, revealed that of 160 readers surveyed, a meaningful number expressed interest in utilizing such technology, despite the inherent complexities.
The technology’s development follows a broader trend of AI applications addressing emotional needs. However, experts caution that the line between therapeutic support and potentially harmful fantasy can become blurred when dealing with grief and the deceased. Reports from Novinky.cz highlight growing anxieties among parents regarding the impact of AI on vulnerable youth, citing a recent case involving a 14-year-old who tragically took their own life, with AI potentially playing a role in their distress. This incident underscores the urgent need for responsible development and regulation of AI technologies,particularly those interacting with sensitive emotional states.
The app’s creators have not yet released details regarding data privacy, the accuracy of the AI’s responses, or safeguards against misuse. Novinky.cz’s reporting indicates that the technology utilizes image processing and AI to create a digital representation,as demonstrated by images featuring actor Calum Worthy used in promotional materials. Further investigation is underway to determine the app’s long-term effects and the ethical frameworks guiding its development.
