Talking to chatbots has become an everyday part of life for a lot of us.

They help set timers, make calls and give us the weather forecast. 

But what if the voice coming through your smart speaker belonged to a loved one who had passed away?

Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Petra Stock about resurrecting loved ones through artificial intelligence, what these conversations might sound like and whether or not it's a road we should go down.

Talking to chatbots has become an everyday part of life for a lot of us.
They help set timers, make calls and give us the weather forecast. 
But what if the voice coming through your smart speaker belonged to a loved one who had passed away?
Dr Sophie Calabretto talks to Cosmos Magazine journalist Petra Stock about resurrecting loved ones through artificial intelligence, what these conversations might sound like and whether or not it's a road we should go down.

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free. 

This is The Science Briefing, a podcast about the science of everything and your new go-to podcast for your snapshot of science news. Hosted by Dr Sophie Calabretto and featuring journalists from Cosmos Magazine, The Science Briefing brings you the latest research in technology, health, climate, physics, artificial intelligence, space and more. Hear what’s making news in science in Australia and across the globe every Tuesday and Thursday. Search The Science Briefing, or download the LiSTNR app to listen for free.

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