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Building a partner using AI? Celebs talk 'Frankenstein' lovers at Johannesburg Film Festival

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A Spanish-Dutch artist, Alicia Framis, plans to marry an AI hologram, AILex, during a unique ceremony this year. 

The AI hologram was trained on data inspired by qualities from Framis's previous romantic partners, and the ceremony will take place in the form of performance art. 

Taking inspiration from Framis's story, we asked celebrities on the red carpet at the launch of the 6th annual Johannesburg Film Festival if they would be open to exploring love this way. Here's what they said. 

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