Startups like Replika and Eternime are examined for their role in creating digital avatars that allow communication with the deceased, raising ethical concerns about grief and human connection.
“What if you never had to say goodbye?”
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Startups like Replika and Eternime are examined for their role in creating digital avatars that allow communication with the deceased, raising ethical concerns about grief and human connection.
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Synopsis
At the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, directors Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck present "Eternal You." The film investigates startups like Replika and Eternime that create digital avatars to communicate with the deceased. It premiered on January 20, 2024, and will screen at CPH:DOX and Hot Docs. The documentary addresses the ethical and emotional ramifications of turning memories into a commercial product. It raises concerns about grief and the nature of human connection.
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The GuardianA disturbing documentary explores tech’s questionable ability to bring digital ‘comfort’ to the bereaved.
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Why Watch
- See AI startups creating digital avatars for the deceased.
- Find out what immortality as a product means.
- Meet the filmmakers Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at Sundance on January 20, 2024.
- It will be released in Germany on June 20, 2024.
- 92% of 13 critics' reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are positive.
- Metacritic assigned the film a score of 73 out of 100 based on 5 critics.
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Who directed the documentary Eternal You?
Eternal You was directed by Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck.
When did Eternal You premiere at the Sundance Film Festival?
Eternal You had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2024.
What is the average rating of Eternal You on Rotten Tomatoes?
Eternal You has an average rating of 7.50/10 on Rotten Tomatoes, with 92% of 13 critics' reviews being positive.
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