Alan Hamel Revives Late Suzanne Somers With ‘Perfect’ ‘AI Twin’

Two years after the demise of Suzanne Somers, her widower, Alan Hamel, remains to be holding her legacy alive—this time by creating an “AI Twin” of her.

The 88-year-old spoke extensively about how the concept got here to be and the way it represents a continuation of the bond Somers shared together with her household and family members.

This growth comes months after Hamel publicly confirmed his new relationship with actress Joanna Cassidy.

The recollections of Somers nonetheless linger as Hamel opened up in regards to the existence of an AI undertaking he and the late actress had deliberate many years in the past.

“Clearly, Suzanne was tremendously cherished, not solely by her household, however by hundreds of thousands of individuals. One of many tasks that we’ve got developing is a very fascinating undertaking, the Suzanne AI Twin,” Hamel informed PEOPLE Magazine.

Hamel shared a demo of the undertaking earlier this yr at a convention, calling it “excellent,” and admitting the clone answered questions precisely just like the “Three’s Firm” actress.

“Whenever you have a look at the completed one subsequent to the true Suzanne, you possibly can’t inform the distinction. It is superb,” he gushed. “I have been with Suzanne for 55 years, so I do know what her face appears to be like like, and after I simply have a look at the 2 of them facet by facet, I actually cannot inform which one is the true and which one is the AI.”

Detailing the hassle that went into the innovation, Hamel emphasised that the AI was educated utilizing Somers’ 27 books and all her interviews, making it totally able to representing her character and insights.

Hamel revealed that the concept of an AI Twin was one thing he and Somers had been discussing because the Nineteen Eighties. In line with him, futurist Ray Kurzweil, sometimes called “the neatest man on earth,” first defined the idea of synthetic intelligence to them.

Following that dialog, Hamel stated Somers grew to become deeply within the thought, and he’s now merely fulfilling considered one of her long-held needs.

“So it was Suzanne’s thought. And he or she stated, ‘I feel we must always do this. I feel it’s going to be very fascinating and we’ll present a service to my followers and to individuals who have been studying my books who really need and want details about their well being,” Hamel shared.

Though Hamel initially puzzled how their household would react to such an innovation, his considerations have been shortly eased. Their family members embraced the concept, viewing it as a inventive approach to keep related to folks they cared about and a touching tribute to Somers’ reminiscence.

Along with his household’s assist secured, Hamel turned his consideration to how this innovation would serve Somers’ devoted followers. He believes the AI shall be a rare expertise for many who have deeply missed the “Hollywood Wives” star.

“As soon as I am glad that we’ve got every little thing, then we’ll put her on SuzanneSomers.com, and we’ll invite all her followers and all our prospects to return and discuss to her. They will come and simply hang around together with her. They will ask her any questions they need. She’ll be out there 24/7, and I feel it’s going to be actually great,” Hamel revealed.

He additionally assured that each one questions, particularly these associated to well being, shall be precisely answered primarily based on the insights from medical doctors Somers had interviewed throughout her lifetime.

Though Hamel continues to protect his late spouse’s legacy, the Canadian TV character has began a brand new chapter of affection.

Months earlier than asserting the Somers’ AI, Hamel sparked consideration when he was noticed together with her “Hollywood Wives” co-star, Cassidy.

In line with The Blast, the duo was seen strolling arm-in-arm alongside the oceanfront on the Malibu Seashore Inn on Carbon Seashore, showing cozy and relaxed.