Jeremiah Ratican
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Jeremiah Ratican is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, ethics, and digital culture. His work centers on the emerging phenomenon of "digital necromancy"—the use of generative AI and large language models to simulate or recreate deceased individuals. In his highly cited 2023 paper, "Life, death, and AI: Exploring digital necromancy in popular culture," Ratican critically examines the ethical, technological, and social implications of this practice, from chatbots trained on the dead to humanoid robots like Ameca that could embody lost loved ones. With 26 citations in a short time, this work has become a foundational text in AI ethics, sparking debate on grief, identity, and consent in the age of generative AI. Ratican’s research uniquely bridges science fiction and reality, warning of a "pet cemetery conundrum" where well-intentioned digital resurrections may cause unforeseen harm. His contributions are vital for students and researchers navigating the moral landscape of AI, offering a sobering yet necessary lens on how we might live—and die—with intelligent machines.
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