Editorial: The AI vultures are monetizing the dead. Your old emails might be worth millions.
- Posted on August 27, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Artificial intelligence companies are aggressively acquiring valuable digital assets from bankrupt corporations and deceased individuals' estates. As Spirit Airlines faces financial collapse, emerging concerns highlight how AI firms monetize personal data, including archived communications and digital footprints, potentially worth substantial sums. This practice raises ethical questions about privacy rights, consent, and the commodification of human legacy in the digital age.
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