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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Vinay Patel

AI Brings Murder Victim 'Back to Life' in Court — and He Forgives the Man Who Shot Him

In an unprecedented legal event, AI was used in an Arizona courtroom to create a video of murder victim Christopher Pelkey delivering a victim impact statement at his killer's sentencing. (Credit: YouTube Screenshot / Stacey Wales)

A courtroom in Arizona recently witnessed an unprecedented event: the 'return' of a murder victim through the power of artificial intelligence. In a groundbreaking move, AI technology enabled the slain man to deliver a victim impact statement, offering a moment of profound emotion and even forgiveness towards the individual who caused his death.

Driven by a deep sense of loss, Stacey Wales dedicated two years to composing the victim impact statement she aimed to deliver in court after her brother's life was abruptly ended in a 2021 road rage incident.

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