AI 'resurrection' of dead stars raises ethical, legal concerns

BEIJING: While some fans are excited by artificial intelligence bringing their dead idols back to "life", the families of the late stars have expressed anger about its use, and questions have been raised about breaches of legal rights.

In recent weeks, AI-generated videos of deceased celebrities, including Hong Kong-born diva Coco Lee (pic) and mainland actor Qiao Renliang, have gone viral on social media platforms, arousing huge public interest and generating heated debate on the legal boundaries of using AI technology.