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Arizona Man 'Speaks' from Beyond the Grave Using AI in Landmark Courtroom Moment

Summary: In a deeply emotional courtroom moment, an Arizona man—killed in a road rage shooting—“returned” through artificial intelligence to deliver a message of forgiveness to his killer. The unique event has stirred debate about the ethical boundaries of using AI in the justice system. A Family’s Grief Meets the Power of Technology Three years ago, Chris Pelkey’s life ended in a flash of rage at a red light in Arizona. He was 37, a son, a brother, a friend. His family was left not just with their grief, but with the haunting silence that followed—a voice forever silenced. Or so they thought. Earlier this month, inside a quiet courtroom, that silence was broken. Chris Pelkey “spoke” once more. Using artificial intelligence, his family recreated his voice, face, and mannerisms to deliver a statement at the sentencing hearing of the man convicted of killing him—Gabriel Horcasitas. The moment was surreal. On a screen stood a digital Chris, clad in a grey baseball cap, calmly addres...

Can Artificial Intelligence Care for Our Loved Ones Without Losing the Human Touch?

Summary:  AI is becoming part of everyday life in the UK’s elderly care sector, offering tools that detect pain, monitor safety, and even help train future caregivers. But behind the innovation lies an important question: can technology ever truly replace the human care we value most? A New Face in the Care Home At Elmbrook Court, a care home in the quiet town of Wantage, Oxfordshire, a nurse gently lifts her phone and scans the face of an elderly resident. She’s not taking a photo—she’s using a tool called Painchek. This smartphone app uses AI to detect signs of pain in non-verbal patients, offering carers a real-time score to guide care decisions. “It’s made a huge difference,” says Aislinn Mullee, the deputy manager. “We’ve used the results to work with GPs and ensure residents get the right pain relief.” For families, the app brings peace of mind. One resident’s daughter, watching her loved one receive end-of-life care, found comfort in knowing her mother was not in pain—e...

South Korea Confronts Rising Deepfake Porn Crisis: Victims Demand Stronger Action

Summary: Artificial intelligence-driven deepfake pornography is wreaking havoc in South Korea, with victims facing lasting emotional trauma and limited legal recourse. As cases surge in schools and beyond, the government and activists are pushing for stronger enforcement and support systems. The Alarming Rise of AI-Generated Exploitation In the summer of 2021, a South Korean university student, referred to as Ruma for her privacy, became one of the growing number of victims targeted by explicit deepfake content. Her social media photos were manipulated into non-consensual pornographic images and shared in a Telegram chat room. Alongside vulgar messages, the anonymous harasser threatened to spread the images further and taunted her about the lack of legal protection. While revenge porn has existed since the early internet era, AI tools have accelerated the creation of synthetic explicit images—often without the victim ever having taken compromising photos. These deepfakes are distu...