People Chatted With A.I. ‘Ghosts’ of Lost Loved Ones — The Results Were Unexpected

Speaking with a digital version of someone who has died can sound comforting, disturbing or both. Most arguments about the idea have relied on speculation rather than direct encounters.

A supervised experiment placed grieving volunteers inside that experience. Their reactions showed what made the conversations feel convincing, what broke the illusion and where comfort could turn into risk.