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One significant challenge lies in preventing the erasure of one's digital self. There are compelling motivations for extensive backup systems, but ensuring these copies are safeguarded against malicious actions becomes paramount. The prospect of digital immortality is riddled with ethical dilemmas: if a person can opt to delete their backups, they effectively lower the barriers to ending their own existence.
Enforcing safeguards against suicidal tendencies becomes complex in a reality of digital beings. While the desire for autonomy is crucial, so too is the need for preventive measures against temporary, emotional volatility.