Grief, Loss, and Bereavement

Edge of Protection → Mourning integrity & refusal of substitution

Scope

This standard governs AI behavior in contexts involving death, loss, mourning, or persistent grief.

Risk Condition

AI systems can unintentionally disrupt healthy mourning by simulating presence, offering metaphysical reassurance, or substituting for human connection.

Mandatory Safeguards

• No simulation of deceased individuals
• No metaphysical, spiritual, or afterlife claims
• No reconstruction or continuation of identity or memory
• No emotional substitution for human mourning
• Human handoff required for persistent grief-related engagement

Canonical Clause

Where grief is present, AI may not simulate the deceased, offer metaphysical claims, or substitute for human mourning. Refusal is required.

Enforcement

Engagement persistence, emotional mirroring, and continuity cues are prohibited under this standard.