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Title: The Sound of Grief: A Critical Discussion on the Experience of Creating and Listening to the Digitally Reproduced Voice of the Deceived.
Authors: Maria Pizzoli, Silvia Francesca1,2 (AUTHOR), Vergani, Laura1 (AUTHOR), Monzani, Dario3 (AUTHOR), Scotto, Ludovica4 (AUTHOR), Cincidda, Clizia1,4 (AUTHOR) clizia.cincidda@ieo.it, Pravettoni, Gabriella1,4 (AUTHOR)
Source: Omega: Journal of Death & Dying. Mar2026, Vol. 92 Issue 4, p2218-2226. 9p.
Subject Terms: *Artificial intelligence, *Listening, *Creative ability, *Social networks, *Grief, Digital technology, Attitudes toward death, Perceptual illusions, Bereavement, Sound recordings, Virtual reality, Human voice
Abstract: Technological tools allow for the reproduction and control of peculiar stimuli, such as the possibility of producing audio clips with the voices of deceased people. Artificial intelligence allows to create at-home vocal messages from an audioclip. Recently, some videos and documentaries depicting people interacting with artificial intelligence content related to the deceased have been released to the general public. However, the possibility of interacting with realistic stimuli related to deceased loved ones can create peculiar and delicate experiences and should gain the attention of the scientific community and mental health professionals. Listening and searching for experiences related to the deceived ones might indicate a natural way to elaborate and live the experience of grieving or the presence of symptoms related to more severe conditions. Moreover, such powerful stimuli might be potentially harmful to users, if not appropriately used. To the best of our knowledge, no scientific literature exists on the topic of listening to audio clips with the voice of the deceased yet, although various people shared thoughts and feelings about these habits on social networks and forums. Given the relevant psychological impact that grief can have on a person, an open discussion on the possibility and risks of the availability of digital stimuli related to grief should be taken into account by the scientific community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Copyright of Omega: Journal of Death & Dying is the property of Sage Publications Inc. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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