Robin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’
The Verge Emma Roth
Robin Williams' children have taken control of their late father's Instagram account to combat unauthorized AI recreations of his likeness and to preserve authentic memories of the actor. The three siblings—Zak, Zelda, and Cody—aim to use the account as a trusted repository for genuine photos, videos, and stories that reflect his legacy. This move directly counters the spread of AI-generated content exploiting Williams' image without his family's consent or involvement.
Why it matters
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 […]
