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Zelda Williams Condemns AI-Generated Videos of Late Father Robin Williams
Key points
- Zelda Williams denounced AI videos of Robin Williams as "robotic and terrible".
- She stated that using AI to recreate her father is manipulative.
- Williams previously asked fans to stop sending her AI content in October 2025.
- The family revived Robin Williams' Instagram to combat AI abuse of his likeness.
Zelda Williams Speaks Out Against AI Content
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late actor Robin Williams, has issued a statement on X condemning the circulation of AI-generated videos featuring her father. She described a recently circulated "private video" as "clearly AI" and not convincing, criticizing those who believe it and the creators behind it.
Call for Respect and Decency
Williams expressed her frustration with the AI content, stating that her father is not a "puppet" for public manipulation. She urged creators to "have some shame" and let her father rest, highlighting the disrespectful nature of using AI to recreate his likeness and voice.
Previous Appeals and Family Action
This is not the first time Zelda Williams has addressed this issue. In October 2025, she posted on Instagram asking fans to stop sending her AI videos of her father. Recently, she and her siblings, Zak and Cody, revived Robin Williams' Instagram account with the stated goal of "fight[ing] back against rampant AI abuse of his voice and likeness."
Context of AI Likeness Recreation
Robin Williams, who passed away in 2014, has become a target for AI recreation, with users frequently creating and sharing augmented videos of the actor. This trend has prompted his family to take public stands against what they view as an inappropriate use of artificial intelligence.
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Zelda Williams has publicly criticized fans for circulating AI-generated videos of her late father, Robin Williams, stating that such content is disrespectful and manipulative. She reiterated her stance against the use of AI to recreate her father's likeness, calling for an end to these creations.