Meta Patents AI That Keeps Dead Users' Accounts Alive — Posting, Messaging and Calling Beyond the Grave

What if death didn't end your social media presence? Meta's latest patent suggests it doesn't have to.

Meta was granted a patent in December 2025 for technology that could allow artificial intelligence to continue posting and interacting on behalf of a user, even after their death. The patent, originally filed in 2023 and credited to Meta's Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth, outlines a system where a large language

Described as an "SNS avatar," the AI analyses a user's past posts, comments, reactions, and interactions to replicate their online behavior. This includes liking content, posting updates, responding to messages, and even simulating audio and video interactions, creating a digital presence that closely mirrors the original user.Meta cited "memory preservation" as a key motivation, noting that a user's absence could significantly impact their followers' experience.

Despite the patent's approval, a Meta spokesperson confirmed the company has no plans to move forward with the concept, adding that companies often seek patents to protect ideas that are not ultimately developed. Still, the filing has sparked widespread ethical debate, drawing comparisons to dystopian scenarios portrayed in shows likeBlack Mirror and raising urgent questions about digital identity, consent, and who controls a person's online presence after death.