Author: James Vincent
Publisher: The Verge
Publication Year: 2022
Summary: The following article discusses how Amazon has developed a feature where Alexa can mimic the voice of a dead relative. While the feature has not been released to the public, this technology could become a part of Alexa’s regular functions. The purpose behind this technology was to keep the memories of loved ones alive who were lost in the pandemic. Although there is good intent behind this technology, its moral soundness is debatable. There are concerns that this would make dead relatives feel like AI puppets. Additionally, experts are concerned about the possibility of criminals abusing this technology to create audio deepfakes of living people.
