Actress and director Zelda Williams has spoken out against “disgusting” AI recreations of her late father, Robin Williams. She claims the digital versions are a waste of time and energy, and not what her father would want.
Zelda shared her feelings on Instagram after seeing numerous AI-made videos of her dad, calling them “personally disturbing” and an artistic violation. She urges others to stop making these videos, saying it’s “not what he’d want.” The comments echo ones she made in 2023 when SAG-AFTRA publicly stated that AI was a mandatory subject of bargaining in ending its strike action.
The use of generative AI has sparked debate in the arts industry, with some creators using AI to create new content while others are concerned about copyright infringement. Zelda’s comments highlight the issue of people making AI videos without permission or consent.
In recent weeks, there have been several high-profile incidents involving AI-generated content, including a fake video of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and a digital recreation of James Dean starring in a film. The debate over the use of generative AI continues, with some calling it an existential issue for the arts industry.
Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/gen-ai-zelda-robin-williams-1.7653514