AI ‘deadbots’ are persuasive — and researchers say they’re primed for monetization

August 27, 2025

translucent digital image of a person

(NPR) – The digital afterlife industry, which manages a person’s digital assets after their death, is expected to quadruple in size to nearly $80 billion over the next decade. That includes the creation of deadbots. The more immersive these bots become, the more technology companies are exploring their commercial potential, causing concern in the research community and elsewhere. (Read More)