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

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

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

The reminiscences of Somers nonetheless linger as Hamel opened up in regards to the existence of an AI undertaking he and the late actress had deliberate a long time in the past.

“Clearly, Suzanne was significantly cherished, not solely by her household, however by thousands and thousands of individuals. One of many tasks that we’ve arising is a very fascinating undertaking, the Suzanne AI Twin,” Hamel informed PEOPLE Journal.

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.

“While you take a look at the completed one subsequent to the actual 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 seems like, and once I simply take a look at the 2 of them facet by facet, I actually cannot inform which one is the actual and which one is the AI.”

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

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

Following that dialog, Hamel mentioned Somers grew to become deeply within the concept, and he’s now merely fulfilling one among her long-held needs.

“So it was Suzanne’s concept. And he or she mentioned, ‘I believe we must always try this. I believe 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 actually need and wish details about their well being,” Hamel shared.

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

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

“As soon as I am happy that we’ve all the things, then we’ll put her on SuzanneSomers.com, and we’ll invite all her followers and all our prospects to come back and speak 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 believe it’s going to be actually fantastic,” Hamel revealed.

He additionally assured that each one questions, particularly these associated to well being, might be precisely answered based mostly 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 persona has began a brand new chapter of affection.

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

In response to The Blast, the duo was seen strolling arm-in-arm alongside the oceanfront on the Malibu Seaside Inn on Carbon Seaside, showing cozy and relaxed.