Robin Williams' Instagram Revived by His Children After 12 Years
The revival positions the account as a verified counter to rampant AI-generated likenesses, giving the family a direct channel to preserve his legacy with authentic material.
Reporting from 1 source: Cinema Today.
Robin Williams' children, Zak, Zelda, and Cody, revived his Instagram account 12 years after his death in 2014. They aim to make it a place for genuine photos and videos, countering unauthorized AI videos of the actor posted online. The account's revival coincides with what would have been his 75th birthday.
The account, dormant since Williams' death on August 11, 2014, is now active again. His children issued a joint statement explaining that the move responds to the flood of unauthorized AI videos circulating online. They want the page to be a safe space where fans can find genuine photos and videos of the actor.
Zelda Williams, who had previously voiced discomfort with AI recreations of her father, elaborated on Instagram Stories. She said the family settled on this as one way to counter the misuse of his likeness. The revival also marks what would have been his 75th year.
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- Cinema Today 死去から12年、ロビン・ウィリアムズさんのInstagramが復活