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Calum Worthy Faces Backlash Over Controversial AI Cloning App

11/16/2025

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Calum Worthy faces backlash for promoting 2wai, an iOS app that creates digital clones of deceased loved ones.
The app includes AI avatars of historical figures, including William Shakespeare and Frida Kahlo.
Critics liken the concept to a disturbing Black Mirror episode, with some users urging consequences for Worthy.
Worthy says 2wai aims to build a living archive of humanity to help people stay connected with loved ones.

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Story summary

Calum Worthy faces backlash for promoting 2wai, an iOS app that creates digital clones of deceased loved ones.
The app includes AI avatars of historical figures, including William Shakespeare and Frida Kahlo.
Critics liken the concept to a disturbing Black Mirror episode, with some users urging consequences for Worthy.
Worthy says 2wai aims to build a living archive of humanity to help people stay connected with loved ones.