Robin Williams' children reactivate his Instagram to combat AI misuse of his likeness

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Robin Williams' three children — Zak, Zelda, and Cody — have taken over their late father's Instagram account to protect his legacy. The move follows Zelda Williams speaking out against the unauthorized use of her father's likeness through AI. In a joint post published on Tuesday, the siblings stated they want the account to be a trusted space reflecting Williams' legacy with authenticity and care. Zelda separately described the decision as a response to what she called 'rampant AI abuse' of her father's image.

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