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Meta AI Patent Recreates User Profile Even After Death

Published February 18, 2026, 09:12
Meta AI Patent Recreates User Profile Even After Death

Meta has patented an Artificial Intelligence (AI) system that could recreate a user's online behavior even after their death. The system would leverage historical data, such as posts, messages, and interactions, to create a digital “persona” that mimics the user's style and behavior. This digital entity could respond to posts, make new posts, and participate in online conversations in a way that resembles the original user. This technology could have significant implications for how we deal with digital legacy and our online presence after death. However, a Meta spokesperson clarified that the patent was filed for intellectual property protection purposes and there is no intention to turn the technology into a feature available to the general public. The company wishes to protect its idea from potential exploitation by third parties. This patent raises significant ethical and legal questions about privacy, autonomy, and the rights of digital legacies.