Robin Williams' children take over his Instagram to fight AI abuse
The Verge AI · rss · 2026-08-19
Robin Williams' children have taken over their late father's Instagram account to combat what they call 'rampant AI abuse.' In a post on Tuesday, Zak, Zelda, and Cody Williams stated they want the profile to be a 'safe, trusted place' that reflects his legacy with authenticity. This follows Zelda Williams' previous public stance against the use of her father's AI likeness.
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