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One of the most disturbing segments addresses the use of AI to recreate deceased celebrities like Stan Lee and to generate entirely AI-created actors such as Tilly Norwood. The episode features a report on AI-powered holograms shown at Comic-Con, charging fans $15–20 per conversation with Stan Lee's digital ghost.
Both hosts agree this is a profound ethical issue. They critique how these AI recreations strip the nuances of human experience and risk distorting historical memory. The idea of a "digital ghost" is seen as ghoulish and disrespectful—particularly with Stan Lee, who was subjected to exploitation in his final years. They also highlight the potential for AI to produce "actors" who never existed, raising questions about authenticity, employment, and the future of traditional acting.