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Robin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’

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Robin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’

TL;DR

  • Robin Williams' children are now managing his Instagram account.
  • The account will be used to share authentic content reflecting his legacy.
  • This move is a response to the "rampant AI abuse" of his voice and likeness.
  • Zelda Williams previously expressed frustration with AI-generated videos of her father.
  • AI chatbots and models have been misused to create deepfakes and scams using celebrity likenesses.
  • The children intend to showcase their father's "unique talent and humor" through the account.