Digital Doppelgangers: Ethical and Societal Implications of Pre-Mortem AI Clones

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2502.21248v1
• Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:18:38 GMT
• Title: Digital Doppelgangers: Ethical and Societal Implications of Pre-Mortem AI Clones
• Authors: Vijayalaxmi Methuku, Praveen Kumar Myakala,
• Abstract summary: generative AI has enabled the creation of pre-mortem digital twins, AI-driven replicas that mimic the behavior, personality, and knowledge of living individuals.<n>These digital doppelgangers serve various functions, including enhancing productivity, enabling creative collaboration, and preserving personal legacies.<n>However, their development raises critical ethical, legal, and societal concerns.
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• Abstract: The rapid advancement of generative AI has enabled the creation of pre-mortem digital twins, AI-driven replicas that mimic the behavior, personality, and knowledge of living individuals. These digital doppelgangers serve various functions, including enhancing productivity, enabling creative collaboration, and preserving personal legacies. However, their development raises critical ethical, legal, and societal concerns. Issues such as identity fragmentation, psychological effects on individuals and their social circles, and the risks of unauthorized cloning and data exploitation demand careful examination. Additionally, as these AI clones evolve into more autonomous entities, concerns about consent, ownership, and accountability become increasingly complex. This paper differentiates pre-mortem AI clones from post-mortem generative ghosts, examining their unique ethical and legal implications. We explore key challenges, including the erosion of personal identity, the implications of AI agency, and the regulatory gaps in digital rights and privacy laws. Through a research-driven approach, we propose a framework for responsible AI governance, emphasizing identity preservation, consent mechanisms, and autonomy safeguards. By aligning technological advancements with societal values, this study contributes to the growing discourse on AI ethics and provides policy recommendations for the ethical deployment of pre-mortem AI clones.

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