AI brought a road rage victim back to life in court. Experts say it went too far

Get the Full StoryIn a first-of-its-kind sentencing, the family of Christopher Pelkey used AI to re-create his voice and image for a victim impact statement. Legal and AI scholars warn the emotional power of such technology could undermine justice.

When Christopher Pelkey was killed in a road rage incident in Arizona, his family was left not only to grieve but also to navigate how to represent him in court. As they prepared to confront his killer, Gabriel Horcasitas, during sentencing, they made an unusual and deeply controversial choice: to have Pelkey appear to speak from beyond the grave.

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