Andrew Kaplan, a 78-year-old novelist and former war correspondent, is creating a virtual version of himself to allow his family to connect with "him" after he's gone, through their phones, Amazon Alexa or Google Home. Kaplan may be remembered as one of the world's first "digital humans." (Photo/VCG)
Andrew Kaplan, 78, at his home in Rancho Mirage, Calif., on Aug. 14. Kaplan may be remembered as one of the world's first "digital humans." (Photo/VCG)