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The dead need right to delete their data so they can't be AI-ified, lawyer says

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Re: The dead need right to delete their data so they can't be AI-ified, lawyer says

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post #15

I'm waiting for the moment when all alive internet users will become AI-ified to test how to show them better ads. It's possible that all the necessary data is already there. In cloud storage plus those intrusive DBs for sale. Eventually someone will start selling accurate personas for $0.99.

I suspect that in the near future, Meta will deploy advertisements where AI-generated images of persons who resemble, but are not identical to, an individual's friends and acquaintances are shown enjoying sponsored products.

"Your grandfather loved using Harry's to groom his private parts!"

Re: The dead need right to delete their data so they can't be AI-ified, lawyer says

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post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Would you deny others their wish to have their data deleted?

No, but it definitely should not be automatic. I'm willing to bet that the vast majority would not choose to have their online information erased posthumously.

Do you agree with all the privacy invasive opt-out features in every commercial service?

Re: The dead need right to delete their data so they can't be AI-ified, lawyer says

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post #15

I'm waiting for the moment when all alive internet users will become AI-ified to test how to show them better ads. It's possible that all the necessary data is already there. In cloud storage plus those intrusive DBs for sale. Eventually someone will start selling accurate personas for $0.99.

I suspect that in the near future, Meta will deploy advertisements where AI-generated images of persons who resemble, but are not identical to, an individual's friends and acquaintances are shown enjoying sponsored products.

They sort of do that now, using pictures of a people in similar age/generation and interest groups (jocks, nerds, etc) as your friends in targeted ads.

Re: The dead need right to delete their data so they can't be AI-ified, lawyer says

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Will we need to opt-in to this then? Perhaps I'm in the minority here, but I would absolutely consent to my loved ones developing an AI version of me should I pass on, if it were to bring them comfort and/or assist with moving on.

Chinese companies offer to 'resurrect' deceased loved ones with AI avatars https://www.npr.org/2024/07/18/nx-s1-5040583/china-ai-artifi...

Re: The dead need right to delete their data so they can't be AI-ified, lawyer says

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post #15

I'm waiting for the moment when all alive internet users will become AI-ified to test how to show them better ads. It's possible that all the necessary data is already there. In cloud storage plus those intrusive DBs for sale. Eventually someone will start selling accurate personas for $0.99.

I think a more interesting question is:

At what point can we give an AI agent $100, set it free on the internet, come back in a week, and it'll have $1000?

Re: The dead need right to delete their data so they can't be AI-ified, lawyer says

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post #15

I'm waiting for the moment when all alive internet users will become AI-ified to test how to show them better ads. It's possible that all the necessary data is already there. In cloud storage plus those intrusive DBs for sale. Eventually someone will start selling accurate personas for $0.99.

What's an "intrusive DBs"...databases?

Re: The dead need right to delete their data so they can't be AI-ified, lawyer says

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post #15

I'm waiting for the moment when all alive internet users will become AI-ified to test how to show them better ads. It's possible that all the necessary data is already there. In cloud storage plus those intrusive DBs for sale. Eventually someone will start selling accurate personas for $0.99.

I suspect that in the near future, Meta will deploy advertisements where AI-generated images of persons who resemble, but are not identical to, an individual's friends and acquaintances are shown enjoying sponsored products.

now you're just giving them ideas. thanks
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