AI has become so convincingly human that companies are now creating digital replicas that can act on our behalf - attend boring meetings, earn money while we sleep, and live on after we die. In this 7NEWS Spotlight special investigation, Ashlee Mullany delves into the multi-billion-dollar industry that is already rapidly entering our everyday lives. But can we form genuine connections with these digital clones? *Connect with 7NEWS Spotlight online* Visit 🔗https://7news.com.au/spotlight 7NEWS Spotlight Podcast 🎧 http://smarturl.it/7NewsSpotlight Facebook https://www.facebook.com/7newsSpotlight/ Instagram https://instagram.com/7newsSpotlight/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@7news.spotlight 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands, including Sunrise, The Morning Show and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 12pm and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.