Robin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’
Robin Williams' children are taking over their father's Instagram account after his daughter spoke out against the use of his AI likeness, as reported earlier by The Wrap. In a post on Tuesday, Zak, Zelda, and Cody Williams write that they want the late actor's Instagram profile to be a "safe, trusted place where the […]
Robin Williams' children have taken over his Instagram account to create a "safe, trusted place" where his legacy can be shared with authenticity. Zak, Zelda, and Cody Williams posted a joint statement on the account, saying they want to share stories, photos, and memories that reflect their father's life and work with warmth and care.
The decision to revive the account is aimed at combating the "rampant AI abuse" of Robin Williams' image, according to his daughter Zelda. The account will share his work and humor, and the children hope to inspire new generations of fans while celebrating their father's life.
The Williams children stated that as their father would have been 75, they are grateful to see new fans discovering his work and longtime fans continuing to celebrate the joy he brought to their lives. They aim to share his unique talent with the world, including moments that made them and others laugh, as they remember their father's extraordinary life and work.
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