In December 2020, the USPTO granted a patent to Microsoft for a tool that apparently makes it possible to have a conversation with a Chatbot that bears resemblance to a deceased loved ones or historical figures.

According to the patent information, the tool would gather and rely on social data like letters, images, messages, and social media posts from the chosen individual. The information would then be used to train the Chatbot to interact like a 2-D or even a 3-D model of that person.

The application for patent was filed in April 2017, and therefore, it predates the AI ethical standards prevalent today. However, Microsoft has not confirmed any plans for using this technology in the near future.

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