“故人AIサービス”の是非The Pros and Cons of "Deceased AI Services"

Episode 189/25/2025

Transcript
Sakura

皆さん、こんにちは、Sakuraです。

Peter

こんにちは、Peterです。

Sakura

今日のトピックはちょっとユニークで、少しビッグな話題を取り上げます。それは、「故人AIサービス」についてです。

Peter

This term translates to "deceased person AI service". It refers to the use of artificial intelligence technology to recreate and interact with digital representations of deceased individuals. It's a big topic indeed.

Sakura

そうなんだよね。故人AIサービスは、AI技術を使って亡くなった人のデジタル再現と、それとの対話を可能にするサービスを指すんだ。

Peter

The second key phrase is "肖像権", in English, this is "portrait rights". It relates to the right of an individual to control the commercial use of his or her image, voice, or persona.

Sakura

肖像権は、個人が自分の姿や声、人格を商用利用の制御する権利のこと。これは、プライバシーや商業的剥奪に関連する法的な問題でよく使われる言葉だね。

Peter

So, these terms are tied together in our topic today as we discuss the ethics and implications of using AI to recreate and interact with representations of deceased individuals.

Sakura

そう、それについての記事を基に話を進めてみようか。記事は、東京に住む医師、福田さんが、亡くなった妻との対話を可能にする「故人AIサービス」を利用していることについて述べているんだ。

Peter

In the article, Mr. Fukuda, who lost his wife to cancer, uses this service to interact with an AI that has been programmed to replicate her. He does this during his work breaks and even asks the AI for advice.

Sakura

そうなんだよ。福田さんが「女の子の成人式って何を準備すればいいか教えて?」と聞くと、AIの「妻」は具体的なアドバイスを提供するんだ。

Peter

That's quite fascinating. The article also mentions that this type of service is part of what's known as "Death Tech", which not only includes recreations of deceased loved ones, but also famous figures from history and music.

Sakura

うん、デステックは、亡くなった歌手や歴史上の人物を復活させるだけでなく、身近な人々にも導入が広がっているんだよね。

Peter

There's also a discussion about the ethical aspects of this technology. Some people believe it should be used carefully, while others see it as a necessary part of grief care.

Sakura

その通り。このAI技術を使うことについて「もっと慎重になるべき」という意見もあるんだよね。特に、亡くなった人が本当に「復活」したいのか、それが倫理的に許されるのかについては、さまざまな意見があるよ。

Peter

Let's look at some examples of how these key phrases might be used in different contexts.

Sakura

いいね! まず、「故人AIサービス」の例を見てみよう。「私の祖父が最近亡くなったの。だから、故人AIサービスを使って、彼とまた話ができたらいいなと思ってるの。」

Peter

Now let's look at an example of "肖像権". "The celebrity was upset because her image was used in a commercial without her permission, violating her portrait rights."

Sakura

それはいい例だね。では、最後に、このトピックについての私たちの意見を締めくくりましょう。故人AIサービスは、亡くなった人々とコミュニケートする新たな方法として、非常に興味深いものだと思う。

Peter

I agree, Sakura. While it's a fascinating concept, it's also important to consider the ethical implications and respect the portrait rights of the deceased.

Sakura

そうだね。皆さんも、このトピックについてどう思うか、ぜひ教えてくださいね。

Peter

That's our discussion for today. Thank you all for listening.

Sakura

皆さん、次回もお楽しみに!それでは、さようなら!

Peter

Goodbye, everyone!

About This Episode

In this episode, Sakura and Peter delve into the intriguing world of "故人AIサービス" (deceased person AI service) and "肖像権" (portrait rights). They explore the ethical implications of using AI to recreate and interact with deceased individuals, shedding light on the evolving field of "Death Tech". Discover how technology is reshaping our perceptions of life, death, and privacy in this thought-provoking discussion.

Featured Key Phrases:

故人AIサービス
This term translates to "deceased person AI service", referring to the use of artificial intelligence technology to recreate and interact with digital representations of deceased individuals.
肖像権 (Shozoken)
Translated as "portrait rights", it relates to the right of an individual to control the commercial use of his or her image, voice, or persona.