“GRIEFBOTS” which allow relatives to talk to their loved ones from beyond the grave are becoming big business. But there are fears these death avatars could just be the start of a disturbing new era.

The 2019 operation, greenlit by President Trump, sought a strategic edge. It left unarmed North Koreans dead. President Trump and the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, had an erratic relationship.

AI avatars of deceased people — or "deadbots" — are showing up in new and unexpected contexts, including ones where they have the power to persuade. They're giving interviews advocating for tougher ...