Meta Files Patent for AI System Simulating Deceased Users’ Activity
Meta secured a December 2025 patent for an AI system to simulate deceased users’ profiles using historical posts, likes and media, with no immediate deployment planned. Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes listed his Kalorama mansion for $8.8 million in an unrelated real estate move.
1. AI Afterlife Profile Patent
In December 2025, Meta obtained a patent for a large language model designed to simulate user interactions posthumously by analyzing past posts, likes, comments and audio-visual data. The technology could generate responses and mimic activity to maintain profile engagement, though Meta has stated it has no current deployment plans for this system.
2. Co-Founder’s $8.8M Real Estate Transaction
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes has listed his Kalorama neighborhood mansion in Washington, D.C. for $8.8 million. The historic property features 11-foot ceilings, detailed crown molding, a private elevator across four floors and a primary suite with fireplace and marble bathroom, reflecting Hughes’s ongoing interest in restoring landmark estates.