AI brought a road rage victim ‘back to life’ in court. Experts say it went too far

May 9 2025 by Fast Company

When Christopher Pelkey was killed in a road rage incident in Arizona, his family was left not only to grieve but also to navigate how to represent him in court. As they prepared to confront his killer, Gabriel Horcasitas, during sentencing, they made an unusual and deeply controversial choice: to have Pelkey appear to speak from beyond the grave.

To do so, they turned to technology: An AI-generated video featuring a re-created voice and likeness of Pelkey was presented as a victim...

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