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Why an AI copy is always marked as a simulation

March 18, 20262 min readPomni

Honesty is the foundation of trust. That is why an AI copy is always marked as a simulation, without exception.

Contents
  1. No deception
  2. Protecting your mind
  3. A line we will not cross
  4. Why this is the basis of trust

No deception

The copy does not pretend to be a living person and does not claim to be the one who has passed. You always know you are talking with a simulation.

Protecting your mind

The label helps you keep your connection to reality and not replace memory with illusion. This is a gentle thing to do for someone who is grieving.

A line we will not cross

Technically the copy could be passed off as living - but we deliberately do not do this. Ethics matter more than effect.

Why this is the basis of trust

Trust is built on honesty: knowing they face a simulation, a person feels safe. A hidden 'substitution' wounds more deeply sooner or later. Transparency is a form of respect for someone in grief.

  • The copy does not pretend to be living.
  • The label protects your link to reality.
  • We deliberately do not cross the line.
  • Honesty is the foundation of trust.

Frequently asked questions

Can the 'simulation' label be removed?
No, it cannot be turned off - this is a fundamental ethical line for the service.
Why keep reminding me it is not a living person?
So that memory is not replaced by illusion; this is a gentle thing to do for the mind of someone grieving.

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