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Are you ready for Chrissy…forever? Advancements in AI and changes in California law are transforming how deceased celebrities' legacies are managed and monetized.
Two companies, Realbotix and Hollo, have joined forces to create an AI version of the late actress Suzanne Somers that mimics her voice, personality, and facial expressions.
This AI replica is designed not just as a tribute but as a potential participant in future projects, such as new episodes of “Three’s Company.”
California’s AB 1836 law went into effect on January 1st and extends post-mortem rights to include AI-generated digital replicas of deceased individuals.
Alan Hamel, Somers’ widower and partner in buying ThighMaster back in the day, states that he and Suzanne discussed the possibility of “reactivating” her before she passed away.
With advances in robotics, she may soon come and knock on your door.
Source: The Ankler