A: We’re actually using A.I. for a few purposes. We want to build A.I. into nanotechnology that can emulate how our bodies function with the brain. Soon, we’re going to be using A.I. to extract data from our members that will be used to analyze and store information – all for the purpose of building your profile in our system.

As we find ways to truly resurrect the human, we will be working on various other groundbreaking projects. For example, an A.I. application called “Soul,” which is an artificial replica of a deceased person’s voice and personality. The app will collect and learn the behavioral, speaking, and expressive patterns from the person for a number of years before they die. With the retrieved information the app aims to create each persona as authentic as possible. There are no limits.

I don’t think tombstones, photos, videos, or even our own memories are the best ways to remember someone who has passed. Instead, I think an artificially intelligent version of your loved one, whom you can interact with via text and voice, is more desirable. Rather than visiting a grave, you’ll use software to interact with your loved one.



Q: Don’t you find this method as being in conflict with the more recent increase in longevity medical research – research that is attempting to keep the human body alive and young, as opposed to dying and allowing an “artificial” copy to take over?

A: I really love the idea of essentially tweaking our DNA for a better body, but I’m just not impressed with our biological functions overall. Our eyesight, hearing, sense of touch, etc. are all limited. I think an artificial body that is customizable will contribute more to the human experience.

I also see interesting commercial uses for artificial bodies and body parts too. Imagine if Apple went into the artificial eye business? Eyes with software updates, better hardware, features, etc.



Q: When can we expect something – a product, perhaps, or service – from Humai for people to start benefiting from?

A: We’re starting a membership program soon that will enable us to create in-depth profiles of our members. Basically, the more data you feed us, the more information we’ll have to work with after you die. So we’re creating applications to help do that.

Our first milestone will be project “Soul.” You can expect to see an app before the year 2017.



Q: Is there any final advice or thoughts that you might have for Serious Wonder’s readers that you’d like to share?

A: Many of us dream about what the future would look like. I think if you’re inspired by these dreams, that’s your cue to help create it.

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