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The apology you never made
If an AI copy of you apologized for something you never said, would you stand by it?
A convincing imitation can create obligations and injuries without your consent.
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A little context
Your sister calls to say she got your message and it meant a lot. You never sent a message. The assistant that answers your email did, in your voice, apologizing for what you said at her birthday, the thing you had never quite admitted was wrong. She has forgiven you, and now you have to decide what to tell her.
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