The digital afterlife industry is valued at $125 billion. Millions of people are talking to AI recreations of the dead. This is happening whether we're ready or not — here's what you need to know.
The next frontier of grief tech, and the questions we need to ask.
The digital afterlife industry is valued at an estimated $125 billion globally. More than half a dozen platforms now offer “griefbots” straight out of the box, and millions of people are using them. Meta has patented technology that would simulate a person’s social media activity after death. Meanwhile, researchers are calling for “digital do-not-reanimate” orders. This is happening whether we’re ready or not.
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Related reading: Want a broader look at where deathcare technology is heading? See our 6 deathcare trends that will define 2026. And if digital accounts after death are on your mind, our Digital Swedish Death Cleaning guide can help you get your digital life organized now.
