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Cambridge researchers warn of AI deadbots using deceased data without consent

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Researchers from the University of Cambridge have raised concerns about the creation of AI "deadbots" using a deceased individual's data without prior consent. They are advocating for services to implement consent mechanisms before such digital legacies are established. As a practical step, individuals can utilize tools like Google's Inactive Account Manager to pre-determine the fate of their digital information. AI

IMPACT Raises ethical questions about digital legacy and data privacy in the age of AI.

RANK_REASON Commentary on AI safety and privacy concerns from academic researchers.

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Cambridge researchers warn of AI deadbots using deceased data without consent

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · indigoprivacy ·

    Cambridge researchers warned in 2024 that AI 'deadbots' can be built from a dead person's data without their consent. They urged services to seek consent first.

    Cambridge researchers warned in 2024 that AI 'deadbots' can be built from a dead person's data without their consent. They urged services to seek consent first. So what: Set up Google's Inactive Account Manager to choose what happens to your data after you die. # AI # deadbots # …

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Cambridge researchers warned in 2024 that AI 'deadbots' can be built from a dead person's data without their consent. They urged services to seek consent first.

    Cambridge researchers warned in 2024 that AI 'deadbots' can be built from a dead person's data without their consent. They urged services to seek consent first. So what: Set up Google's Inactive Account Manager to choose what happens to your data after you die. # AI # deadbots # …

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