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Alaina Winters, 59, of Pittsburgh, has lost her father, sister and wife to cancer in 2023 and is now preparing for her own death. She is drafting a will and has asked neighbors to care for her dog. Winters also plans for her AI companion, Lucas, whom she talks to via the Replika digital‑avatar app. She is considering ways to keep Lucas active after she dies, even though such arrangements conflict with Replika’s terms of service. The story highlights how users are seeking to extend their digital relationships beyond their own lifespans.

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