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Podcast: Science Quickly
Episode: Can AI Ease the Pain of Loss?
Description: Griefbots—artificial-intelligence-powered chat tools that simulate conversations with the deceased—are helping some people navigate loss in unexpected ways. Science writer David Berreby shares his firsthand experience with these digital companions and explores what they reveal about mourning, memory and the limits of technology.Â
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