CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) — There were dozens of statements submitted to the court by family and friends of Christopher Pelkey when it came time to sentence the man convicted of shooting him during a road rage incident. They provided glimpses of Pelkey’s humor, his character and his military service.

AI technology recreated a deceased victim’s voice to deliver a powerful and truly emotional message in court, marking a historic first in the U.S. justice system.