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Hong Kong teen with fatal disease creates AI avatar to ensure his story lives on

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Seventeen-year-old Chen Tsz-kin, a Hong Kong teenager diagnosed with a rare muscle-wasting disease, has created an artificial intelligence avatar of himself. Unveiled at the University of Hong Kong, the digital twin is designed to ensure his life story and message of perseverance continue to be shared after his passing.

The initiative highlights the intersection of modern technology and personal legacy, allowing individuals facing terminal or degenerative conditions to preserve their voices and experiences. Through the creation of "AI Tsz-kin," the teenager aims to maintain a lasting digital presence that transcends his physical limitations.

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