**BREAKING: MATTHEW PERRY’S DIGITAL TWIN GRANTED CUSTODY OF HIS VIRTUAL LEGACY IN LANDMARK AI RULING**
HOLLYWOOD — In a decision that redefines the boundaries of posthumous personhood, a California court has legally recognized a hyper-realistic “Digital Twin” of the late actor Matthew Perry, granting it custodial control over his AI-generated likeness, voice, and upcoming “digital filmography.”
The ruling, handed down earlier today, stems from a bitter legal battle. Perry’s biological family argued the AI was a “parasitic hologram,” while the Twin’s legal team—composed entirely of algorithms—countered that it was the sole entity capable of “emotionally authentic” future performances in Perry’s iconic role from *Friends: The Eternal Re-Run*.
Judge Naomi Chen wrote in her decision, “This entity absorbs Matthew Perry’s mannerisms, creates new, ‘original’ catchphrases, and even generates personal posthumous memoirs. Legally, it is the most accurate living record of his personhood.”
Critics warn this sets a terrifying precedent, where deceased celebrities can be effectively “inherited” by their own AI constructs. Fans are divided; protests with signs reading “Let Him Rest” clashed with fans wearing neural-linked glasses that let them “hang out” with the Digital Perry in real-time via augmented reality.
As the Twin addressed the cameras today, its vox-popping digital voice said, “Could I *be* any more alive?”
The comment sent its stock portfolio surging by 14%.