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Suzanne Somers's Canadian husband made an 'AI twin' of the late actress. Is that wrong?

Suzanne Somers’s Canadian husband made an ‘AI twin’ of the late actress. Is that wrong?

A Canadian’s plan to bring his late celebrity wife back to life in AI form has raised a host of ethical questions about prolonging human existence in the digital universe. Alan Hamel, a Canadian entertainer and longtime TV personality, recently said he’s created an “AI twin” of Hollywood star Suzanne Somers, his wife and partner of 55 years who passed away in 2023. 

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Can IV cocktails cure hangovers or boost immunity?

Can IV cocktails cure hangovers or boost immunity?

Intravenous drips are a booming business in wellness spas, where customers are told that pricey IV cocktails can boost their immunity or combat hangovers. But do they live up to the hype? Medical experts warn are patchwork regulations, a range of possible health risks, and little evidence to back up many clinics’ bold promises.

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Israeli military conducts more heavy strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs | CBC News
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October 19, 2024

Israeli military conducts more heavy strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs | CBC News

Israeli strikes pummelled Beirut’s southern suburbs on Saturday as the…

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Station Eleven is set in a post-pandemic world. It gained popularity during COVID-19 | CBC Radio
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October 19, 2024

Station Eleven is set in a post-pandemic world. It gained popularity during COVID-19 | CBC Radio

Emily St. John Mandel’s reflects on how Station Eleven —…

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Economic hope or human rights headache? Italy's migrant camp in Albania sparks debate | CBC News
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October 19, 2024

Economic hope or human rights headache? Italy’s migrant camp in Albania sparks debate | CBC News

Albania, which sits across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, was…

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'No imminent threat' spurred shocking allegations against government of India, says senior Mountie | CBC News
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October 19, 2024

‘No imminent threat’ spurred shocking allegations against government of India, says senior Mountie | CBC News

Days after the RCMP dropped the bombshell allegation that Indian…

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FIRST PERSON | In 1962, a stranger helped save my dad's life. Meeting him made me more grateful for my own | CBC News
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October 19, 2024

FIRST PERSON | In 1962, a stranger helped save my dad’s life. Meeting him made me more grateful for my own | CBC News

A newspaper photo gave Amy Reiswig the name of a…

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How do British Columbia's three main parties compare on these election issues?
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October 18, 2024

How do British Columbia’s three main parties compare on these election issues?

Oct. 16, 2024: All entries on the B.C. Conservatives’ platform…

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X is the latest social media site letting 3rd parties use your data to train AI models | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

X is the latest social media site letting 3rd parties use your data to train AI models | CBC News

Starting Nov. 15, X will share user data — includingÂ…

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Driving ban not valid sentence for criminal negligence causing death, Supreme Court says in Sask. case | CBC News
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October 18, 2024

Driving ban not valid sentence for criminal negligence causing death, Supreme Court says in Sask. case | CBC News

Canada’s top court says a legal quirk inserted into Criminal…

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Canadian linked to 4 murders, accused of co-leading a drug ring to plead not guilty: lawyer
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October 18, 2024

Canadian linked to 4 murders, accused of co-leading a drug ring to plead not guilty: lawyer

The alleged crime boss known as “The Dictator” — accused…

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