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How to Turn an AI Copy On and Off

The family turns an AI copy on and off. It's a reversible decision, and control always stays with you.

Turning it on

After the family has given consent and the memory has been indexed, press "Activate AI copy." From that moment you can talk with the image in conversation, and if they're set up, hear the voice and see the avatar. Activation is a conscious step taken by the family itself.

Pausing and deleting

You can pause the copy or delete it entirely at any time. The gathered memory is kept either way — only the copy itself disappears, not the page and stories. This lets you come back to the decision later without losing anything.

When it's worth turning off

If talking with the copy gets in the way of grieving or brings up heavy feelings, it's best to pause it. The service is built as support and a gentle farewell, not as a way to hold on. Listen to yourself and your loved ones.

Always a simulation

Even when active, the copy is always marked as a simulation and never poses as a living person. This is an unchanging rule of the service, protecting against illusion. The goal is to keep a presence gently and honestly.

  • The family turns the copy on — after consent.
  • Pause and delete at any time.
  • The memory is kept separately from the copy.
  • Always an honest "simulation" label.

Frequently asked questions

Will the memory be deleted if I turn off the copy?
No, the gathered memory is kept; turning it off only removes the AI copy itself.
Can I turn the copy back on after pausing?
Yes, the pause is reversible — you can resume the copy when you're ready.

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