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Chinese mourners use AI to digitally resurrect the dead

Dec 15, 2023

Beijing [China], December 15: At a quiet cemetery in eastern China, bereaved father Seakoo Wu pulls out his phone, places it on a gravestone and plays a recording of his son. They are words that the late student never spoke, but brought into being with artificial intelligence. "I know you're in great pain every day because of me, and feel guilty and helpless," intones Xuanmo in a slightly robotic voice.

Seoul scrambles jets after Chinese, Russian warplanes approach

Dec 15, 2023

US House launches impeachment inquiry against president

Dec 15, 2023

Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long COVID research in China

Dec 15, 2023

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