“Living forever – How AI is Reshaping Life After Death”

Our panel will navigate through various dimensions of AI’s influence, both positively and negatively, drawing inspiration from real-world examples and cutting-edge developments to extend one’s “Life” by utilizing Chatbots or Avatars to keep is “alive”.

Discussion topics will include:
• The intersection of AI & Grief – What it could mean to “live for ever” in Cyber space

• AI Ethics: Opportunities & Unintended Consequences (both for regular people and public personalities)
> Ethical considerations and regulatory challenges posed by AI-driven technologies
> Personal issues – The role of the deceased and their family
> Rights of Celebrities/Public Persons vs. private Persons
> Emotional resonance and ethical implications of AI-generated chatbots and digital replicas
> Ethical dilemmas and legal/regulatory implications surrounding the proliferation of AI chatbots and digital replicas and the importance of establishing clear guidelines and regulatory frameworks to safeguard the integrity of AI-driven technology

• Legal issues The Rights of the Deceased vs. the Rights of the Living
> Current landscape of US regulation for the rights of the deceased and their family:
> Current landscape of European regulation: EU just passed EU-AI act this year and catapulted itself to the forefront of AI regulation
> Is there other existing regulation both in the EU and the United States addressing AI related issues?
> Risk of data breaches and enforcement challenges (who’s to blame for a data grab)

• Technical Issues: What Is Possible Today, What Could Be Possible Tomorrow
> The growing use of AI technology to recreate the voices and likenesses of deceased individuals, legal concerns about resurrecting private citizens and celebrities
> What is the role and responsibility of tech companies (what will be made possible)
> The evolving landscape of AI-driven resurrection technologies, including the emergence of ChatGPT, “Grief tech” startups like Replika, HereAfter AI, StoryFile, and Seance AI
> Data Bias and challenges of adequate cultural representation
> Data Ethics in AI Training: Considerations in sourcing and curating data for training AI
> The Upside: Data-driven Personalization: How AI technologies can leverage data analytics to provide personalized grief support

• A look ahead: Preparing for the Future: Pro’s and Con’s of a digital after Life:
> Practical guidance on navigating the complexities of grief and bereavement in an increasingly digitized world, drawing insights from AI-powered grief support platforms and virtual memorialization services, incl. the possible impact on mental health
> How individuals and families can proactively engage with AI technologies to prepare for end-of-life arrangements, embracing digital legacy planning and preserving personal narratives
> What happens if Granny’s digital twin is being hacked?
> What to consider before you die: Best Practices with Social media accounts, networking sites
> Cyber security considerations; Planning digital assets into estates, wills, & trusts

• Last word: Where do we go from here?

SPEAKERS:
• Jennifer Muldowney, Founder, MULDOWNEY MEMORIALS
• Chloé Margulis, Associate, BARNES & THORNBURG LLP
• Gustavo Martin Vela, Professor – Data Engineering, IE UNIVERSITY
• Yvonne Bendinger-Rothschild, Executive Director, EACCNY [Moderator]

TIME:
5:30 – 6:00 PM Check-in | 6:00 – 7:30 PM Program | 7:30 – 8:00 PM Networking

REGISTRATION FEE:
EACCNY Members: Free
EACCNY non-Members: Free