Robin Williams’ Instagram account brought back to fight ‘AI abuse’
The Verge
The children of late actor Robin Williams have revived his Instagram account to combat unauthorized AI likenesses and deepfakes.Summary
The children of late actor Robin Williams—Zak, Zelda, and Cody—have taken over his previously inactive Instagram account to transform it into a trusted space showcasing his authentic legacy. Zelda Williams explained that reactivating the page serves as a direct response to combat rampant AI abuse involving unauthorized voice and likeness reproductions. This decision follows previous complaints from the family regarding AI-generated deepfakes and the misuse of deceased celebrities across various digital platforms and social media.
(Source：The Verge)