After learning of his terminal colon cancer diagnosis, Michael Bommer and his wife, Anett, discussed how she would miss his wisdom and companionship after his passing.

Inspired by this conversation, Bommer collaborated with his friend, Robert LoCascio, CEO of Eternos, an AI-powered legacy platform, to recreate his voice using artificial intelligence.

Within two months, they developed an “interactive AI version” of Bommer, marking the company’s inaugural project.

Eternos aims to enable Bommer’s family to engage with his memories and insights even after his death, the Independent has reported.

This venture is part of a growing trend in grief-related AI technology, with companies like StoryFile and HereAfter AI offering similar interactive experiences.

However, some express discomfort with the idea of using AI to maintain connections with deceased loved ones, fearing it could complicate the mourning process by prolonging interactions without closure.

Written by B.C. Begley