Former CNN host Jim Acosta conducted an interview with an AI version of a student killed in a mass shooting.
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The parents of a student killed in the Parkland High mass shooting have created an AI version of their late son, and now his AI is doing interviews
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I was taken from this world too soon due to gun violence while at school
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It's important to talk about these issues so we can create a safer future for everyone
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That's a digital recreation of Joaquin Oliver, killed in that mass shooting back in 2018
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Today's interview with former CNN host Jim Acosta took place on what would have been Oliver's 25th birthday
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Acosta and the recreation of Oliver discuss curbing gun violence. Joaquin, I would like to know what your solution would be for gun violence
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Great question. I believe in a mix of stronger gun control laws, mental health support and community engagement
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We need to create safe spaces for conversations and connections, making sure everyone feels seen and heard
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It's about building a culture of kindness and understanding. What do you think about that
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I think that's a great idea, Joaquin. We definitely need more of that. Straight Arrow News spoke with a psychologist and college professor about this use of AI
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People maybe ought to be allowed to do it or you know sort of given the opportunity to do it if they choose to I don know about going quite so far as to have AI create your son who then gives speeches on a matter of public policy It kind of a wild idea
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But if this makes the parents feel better, should we not allow them to have that
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Acosta also spoke with Oliver's father, who explained why he did this
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I understand that this is AI. I don't want anyone to think that I am in some way trying to bring my son back
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Sadly, I can't. I wish I could. However, the technology is out there
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Meanwhile, Acosta is facing backlash for this interview on social media. He turned off comments on X
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But on Blue Sky, most of the top comments are critical of the interview and of using the technology in this capacity
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Just some of the words used are disgusting, gross and manipulative. Oliver says they will continue to post videos using this technology
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And this is just the beginning. For Straight Arrow News, I'm Lauren Keenan
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