A Dad Trained AI on His Late Daughter. He Plans to Sell the Tech.

Artificial intelligence is, without a doubt, a technology with impressive potential. Its application within the medical-scientific sector has demonstrated over and over again the valuable contribution this tool is able to give to today's research. The nuances of its use, of course, can take on different meanings depending on the end goal.

Tino Bao, a Taiwanese entertainer currently pursuing a PhD in the field of AI, recently devoted himself to the construction of a rather peculiar chatbot. Following the untimely death of his daughter, Felicity Bao, his father decided to find a method so that she could accompany his family in everyday life, as far as possible.

Thanks to the memories of friends and family and Felicity's social media posts, Tino was able to create a chatbot with the personality and appearance (virtual, of course) of his beloved daughter. Following his creation, the man acknowledged the emotional potential of the technology, specifying, however, that he is well aware that he can never resurrect Felicity, and that nothing can ever replace her.