AI ‘GHOSTS’ CAN COMFORT MOURNERS — EVEN WHEN THE BOTS GET THE FACTS WRONG

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According to Science News, A small study suggests emotional fit, not perfect accuracy, may make chatbot versions of dead loved ones feel real.

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A small study suggests emotional fit, not perfect accuracy, may make chatbot versions of dead loved ones feel real.

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Science News: A small study suggests emotional fit, not perfect accuracy, may make chatbot versions of dead loved ones feel real.

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Topic: SCIENCE — the feed headline centres on GHOSTS, COMFORT, MOURNERS, EVEN, WHEN.
Original feed: Science News.
Published: 20 Jul 2026, 16:00 UK.
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