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February 23, 2026
Meta Patented Creepy Technology: AI That Continues Posting After Your Death
Meta has received a patent for an advanced artificial intelligence system that can simulate user activity on social networks, including the period after their death. The system uses large language models to copy a person's behavior based on their previous data.
TL;DR
- Meta patented an AI system to simulate user activity on social media after their death.
- The AI uses large language models to copy a person's behavior based on their previous data, including posts, comments, and communication style.
- The technology could potentially reconstruct a user's voice and appearance for simulated audio or video calls.
- Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg previously suggested such systems could aid in grieving.
- Meta emphasizes that patents do not mean a feature will be launched, but it indicates active research in digital identity and AI.
- Key ethical concerns revolve around user consent and the psychological impact of digital replicas or 'digital ghosts'.
- The debate questions society's readiness for profiles that continue to exist after a person's death.
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