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Arif Perdana, Associate Professor Digital Strategy and Data Science, Monash University

An eerie ‘digital afterlife’ is no longer science fiction. So how do we navigate the risks?

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Imagine a future where your phone pings with a message that your dead father’s “digital immortal” bot is ready. This promise of chatting with a virtual version of your loved one – perhaps through a virtual reality (VR) headset – is like stepping into a sci-fi movie, both thrilling and a bit eerie.

As you interact with this digital dad, you find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster. You uncover secrets and stories you never knew, changing how you remember the real person.

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