n≠1 is a design research project that explores whether and how AI can assist in coping with grief. As traditional mourning rituals lose significance, the demand for alternative ways to process loss is increasing.

The project critically examines the creation of digital avatars of the deceased, questioning their role in shaping new forms of grief management and remembrance.

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A key focus of the research is to evaluate the risk of "secondary loss," which refers to the potential for renewed grief through repeated interactions with digital representations of the deceased. The study aims to provide a thorough critical analysis of how these technologies affect users emotionally and psychologically.