For parents who are unable to have children, this is the AI-created child
A couple named Alejandra and Jaime unexpectedly fulfilled their dream of becoming parents. They chose the unexpected option of a newborn child created with artificial intelligence since they were unable to have a biological child.
When this story was featured on the show Y Ahora Sonsoles, it immediately caused a lot of controversy on social media, particularly on X. On the program, the couple explained in detail how this experience provided them with important emotional support.
It is important to remember that the AI-born child is not merely a passing fancy; rather, it is a component of the therapy their psychiatrist suggested to help them deal with the psychological effects of being unable to conceive.
In the case of Alejandra and Jaime, this surrogate arose after Alejandra went through a difficult period in which she suffered from depression.
As they explained on the show, their doctor suggested this option to them in order to give them a sense of motherhood and fatherhood that would help them manage their condition. That's when they decided to take this step and create a child from their own photos when they were children.
Thanks to an AI tool, as well as specialized equipment, she was able to merge their facial features, creating a highly realistic doll that looked like an exact replica of what their child could have been. Because of this, this newborn became more than just a simple toy but a therapy and emotional substitute.
As part of their psychiatrist-approved treatment, Alejandra and Jaime adopted a strict routine similar to that of any parent with a newborn. They bottle-feed the doll, change its clothes and diapers, and even set an alarm with crying sounds every three hours to feed the doll.
All of this was designed to make the experience as realistic as possible, allowing them to deal with their emotional state in a structured and controlled manner. However, as expected, this practice has not been without criticism.
Could this technology become a key tool for dealing with grief and trauma in the future? We still have to wait and see, but what is indisputable is that generative AI will continue to shape new forms of interaction in everyday life.