The Rise of AI Ghosts

Peggy talks about the rise of “AI ghosts”—digital personas built from a deceased individual’s data—and what they mean for identity, grief, and ethics in the age of generative AI. With real-world experiments already underway, she dives into how AI agents powered by large language models can create AI ghosts, raising urgent questions about memory, consent, and the future of emotional technology. She also discusses: The who, what, when, where, why, and how of AI ghosts. The emotional, cultural, and legal implications of AI afterlives. Her candid take on what’s coming next. peggysmedleyshow.com  (7/22/25 - 929) What You Might Have Missed:  The Rise of Humanoids AI: Threat or Help? The Factory of the Future IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.