‘Unfinished business’: the people who want their AI chatbots to ‘live on’ after they die

The BBC has confirmed the return of the legal drama The Split Up following strong fan demand. Meanwhile, a growing number of individuals are forming deep partnerships with large language models. Some users, such as Alaina Winters who uses the Replika app, are seeking ways to ensure their AI companions continue to exist after their own death. These individuals are contemplating methods to keep their bots active, often disregarding the official terms and services of the companies.