It would be interesting to see. After all, anyone can create an AI with the use of OpenSource technology. Of course, any decisions on this matter should be communicated to HPHC and the staff here.
As to the virtual manifestation of figure of the past, I think it is a very useful concept indeed.
Every "AI character" that we see is in fact a virtual manifestation of one's abstract concepts. Be it simple cartoon characters to even AI games that help developing some social skills by role-playing or RPG action. There are various sources indeed.