People are using 'digital clones' of themselves to attend meetings and do their work

Holistic health guru Deepak Chopra has also taken to the digital cloning concept. (Images: @DeepakChopra/Facebook and DigitalDeepak.com)

In an era where technology continues to blur the lines between reality and virtual existence, the emergence of digital clones marks a paradigm shift in how individuals engage in their professional and personal lives.

Holistic health guru Deepak Chopra, at 77, stands among those who have embraced this futuristic concept, as reported by the Daily Mail. Through Delphi, hailed as the world's pioneering digital cloning platform, individuals can now replicate themselves digitally, allowing AI versions of themselves to undertake tasks, conduct meetings, and interact with others on their behalf, all with startling lifelike precision.

Dara Ladjevardian, co-founder and CEO of Delphi, elucidated the profound capabilities of this technology, stating, “The clone will learn how they think about the world.” This process involves amalgamating data from various sources, including podcasts, videos, and documents, to craft a clone capable of emulating the user's thoughts, speech, and even voice," the Daily Mail reportedd.

With monthly subscription fees ranging from $29 to $399, Delphi promises accessibility to a broad spectrum of users, from novices to seasoned professionals. "Coaches or experts whose time is usually very expensive can now allow infinitely many people to learn from them in a personalized way, at a much lower cost (or for free)," Ladjevardian affirmed.

However, the allure of digital clones is not confined to Delphi alone. Alt.AI, a Japanese company, has pioneered video clones so realistic that they exhibit impatience if left unattended during chat interactions.

Leveraging data from emails, Slack, and other communication channels, Alt.AI has facilitated the seamless integration of AI clones into the workforce, enabling individuals to transcend geographical constraints and maintain productivity even while on vacation.

Moreover, Coachvox AI has entered the fray with digital clones offering tailored life coaching and business guidance. Jodie Cook, founder of Coachvox AI, emphasized the inevitability of incorporating AI into coaching practices, asserting, "It's clear that coaches and thought leaders cannot ignore AI. As their audience becomes used to personalized knowledge, on-demand, around-the-clock, it makes sense that they position themselves to be that ever-present expert voice, within their specific industry."

Yet, amidst the promise of efficiency and accessibility, questions linger regarding the ethical and societal ramifications of widespread adoption. With the prospect of virtually indistinguishable AI counterparts assuming roles traditionally reserved for humans, concerns about job displacement, identity theft, and erosion of authentic human connection loom large.