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Artificial intelligence will allow pupils to ‘converse’ with Holocaust survivors

Source: PA Media

Artificial intelligence will allow pupils to continue conversing with Holocaust survivors even when they are no longer alive.

The technology for schools in the UK will aim to “immortalise” real Holocaust survivors and their stories through life-like conversations with pupils.

The programme has been launched at a time when antisemitism is rising in the country and the number of Holocaust survivors is dwindling.

Karen Pollock, chief executive of the , who created the programme, said it is vital that young people learn about the Holocaust as conspiracy theories and misinformation continue to be spread

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