Scott Adams' family battles unauthorized AI resurrection of Dilbert creator

After Dilbert creator Scott Adams died in January, an AI-generated version of him began posting videos discussing current events and philosophy. His family condemned it as unauthorized and distressing, despite a 2021 podcast clip in which Adams gave "explicit permission" for anyone to create a posthumous AI based on him. Scholars say legal challenges hinge on financial harm and First Amendment protections. The conflict highlights the growing tension around AI afterlives as the technology makes digital resurrection increasingly accessible.

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