Lee Geon Hui, 28, gave his father a gift of an AI-generated video message from his deceased grandfather, whom his father misses dearly. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
In December, Lee contacted Seoul-based tech company Vaice to create a digital likeness of his grandfather. In the video, the virtual character calls his father "my most precious son" and apologizes for making him help with farm work as a child and for opposing his decisions.
Vaice CEO Jeongu Won says demand for such services is growing. The company uses photos and videos of the deceased to recreate their voice and facial expressions.
Lee said the gift deeply moved his father. "My father misses my grandfather very much. This video has been a great comfort to him," he said.
However, experts warn of ethical risks. Psychologists note that recreating the image of a deceased person may interfere with the grieving process.
Vaice says it provides the service only with the consent of the deceased's family members. The cost of one video starts at $1,000.