VR grief ‘resurrections’ need guardrails

Clinicians are piloting virtual‑reality sessions that recreate a deceased loved one’s image, voice, and mannerisms to treat prolonged grief. Because VR induces a powerful sense of presence, these tools could help some patients but also entrench denial, complicate consent, and invite commercial exploitation. Clear clinical protocols and posthumous‑likeness rules are needed before this spreads beyond labs. — As AI/VR memorial tech moves into therapy and consumer apps, policymakers must set standards for mental‑health use, informed consent, and the rights of the dead and their families.