Ethical and psychological implications of generative AI in digital afterlife technologies: A systematic literature review on responsible inclusive innovation

Rapid advances in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) have given birth to digital afterlife technologies (DeathTech), which enable the preservation of the voices, memories, and personalities of deceased individuals. This study is a systematic review of 45 scientific articles (2020–2025) using...

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Published in:	Journal of Responsible Technology
Main Author:	Mariyono Dwi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2025-12-01
Subjects:	Generative AI Digital afterlife DeathTech Cultural schemas Inclusive design Ethical governance
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666659625000320

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