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War & Conflict3h 56m ago

Russian families are using AI-generated photos and videos to depict loved ones killed in Ukraine returning home, a trend that is proving controversial.

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Moscow, Kamensk-Uralsky, Russia, Ukraine

Who
Russian families, Katya Jin, Anna Korableva, Ulyana Lebed, Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska
What
Russian families are using AI-generated photos and videos to depict loved ones killed in Ukraine returning home, a trend that is proving controversial.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:19:52 GMT · 3h 56m ago
Where
Moscow, Kamensk-Uralsky, Russia, Ukraine ·
Why
This trend is driven by Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies, and the grief of families whose loved ones have disappeared or been killed in the conflict.
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The use of AI to create deepfakes of deceased soldiers for grieving families in Russia is sparking ethical debates and anger from Ukrainians, while some AI creators are profiting significantly from the practice. The long-term psychological and social impact of this technology on the grieving process is still unknown.

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  1. War & Conflict3h 56m ago
    Russian families are using AI-generated photos and videos to depict deceased or missing loved ones from the war in Ukraine, often portraying soldiers as heroes.
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    Russian families are using AI-generated photos and videos to depict loved ones killed in Ukraine returning home, a trend that is proving controversial.
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    Russian families are using AI-generated photos and videos to depict 'resurrected' loved ones killed or disappeared in the war in Ukraine, with some creators earning significant income.
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