Zelda Williams asks fans to stop sharing ai videos of Robin Williams
Zelda Williams posted on X on Monday urging fans to stop circulating AI‑generated videos that depict her late father, Robin Williams. She said the clips are clearly synthetic, often unconvincing, and that sharing them disrespects his memory. The actress also criticized the app and bots that spread the deepfakes, calling the practice a "cesspool" and a waste of time.
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- Zelda Williams posted on X Monday urging fans to stop sharing AI‑generated videos of her late father.
- She previously asked in October 2025 and revived Robin’s Instagram with siblings Zak and Cody last month.
- Zelda criticized the app and bots spreading the deepfakes, calling the practice disrespectful and a waste of time.
Williams previously appealed in October 2025 for people to stop sending her AI videos of her dad. In August 2026 she and her siblings Zak and Cody revived Robin’s Instagram account to combat the surge of AI‑recreated voice and likeness. The family’s repeated pleas underscore the growing problem of deepfake content involving deceased public figures.
Robin Williams' Daughter to Fans Creating AI Videos: 'Have Some Shame'
variety.com · 22 September 2026
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