Artificial Immortality - Letting My Dad Live Forever

Overview

Explore the creation of a chatbot preserving a father's voice and memories, raising questions about digital immortality and the future of human-AI relationships.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Artificial Immortality
Overview of Artificial Intelligence in Everyday Life
Concept of Digital Immortality
• Understanding Human-AI Interaction
Evolution of Chatbots
Humanization of AI
• Memory and Voice Preservation Techniques
Recording and Storing Human Memories
Techniques for Digitizing Speech and Audio
• Developing the Chatbot Framework
Tools and Platforms for Chatbot Development
Basics of Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Data Collection and Ethical Considerations
Collecting and Managing Personal Data
Addressing Privacy and Consent
• Building and Training the Chatbot
Compiling and Preprocessing Data
Designing Conversational Flows
• Testing and Iteration
Methods for Testing Chatbot Accuracy and Relevance
Iterative Improvement and Feedback Incorporation
• Philosophical and Ethical Implications
The Role of Digital Representations of Deceased Individuals
Discussion on Identity, Legacy, and Digital Consciousness
• Case Studies and Real-World Applications
Review of Existing Projects in Artificial Immortality
Potential Future Developments in Human-AI Relationships
• Final Project
Develop a Prototype Chatbot for a Deceased Individual
Present Findings and Reflect on Ethical Concerns

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