AI's Unforeseen Global Impact: Koreans Confront Digital Grieving Risks
Indigenous Korean death rituals, guided by mudangs, involve a 49-day journey through the Underworld and ceremonies like Jesa and Gut. Modern AI technology poses a risk to these traditions, as people use it to communicate with deceased loved ones, potentially bypassing traditional mediators and disrupting natural grieving processes. While AI could be a tool, experts warn against its unchecked use in such sensitive contexts.Pelumi Ilesanmi • Global • 17 hours ago • 1 minute read •
Indigenous Korean culture holds a profound spiritual journey for the deceased, who are believed to travel through the Underworld for 49 days following their passing. This period is not one of limbo or immediate reincarnation, but a time for the spirit to confront their life's actions without filter or judgment. Central to this intricate process is the mudang, a spiritual mediator, often a woman, whose role is akin to a shaman in guiding families through their grief and connecting with the spirit world.
However, modern technological advancements, particularly Artificial Intelligence, present a growing challenge to these time-honored traditions. Some South Koreans are now turning to AI-generated videos to
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