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- Robin Williams’ daughter tells fans to stop sending AI-generated videos of late father (nbcnews.com)
Zelda Williams Urges Fans to Cease Sending AI Videos of Late Father, Citing Ethical Concerns
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late, iconic actor Robin Williams, has made a public plea to fans, asking them to stop sending her artificial intelligence-generated videos featuring her father. Williams expressed her discomfort with these creations, stating definitively that such use of his image and voice is “not what he’d want.”
Her request underscores a burgeoning debate within the entertainment industry and among the public concerning the ethical and legal complexities of employing new AI technologies to recreate deceased individuals. The rapid advancement of AI has brought forth numerous videos and simulations, prompting critical questions about consent, intellectual property rights, and the respectful posthumous representation of public figures. This ongoing discussion highlights the need for clearer guidelines on the use of a person’s digital likeness or voice after their death.