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Zelda Williams Condemns AI-Generated Deepfake of Robin Williams

September 21, 2026
oecd:2026-09-21-bd2dView source ↗

What happened

Zelda Williams publicly condemned the creation and circulation of an AI-generated video falsely depicting her late father, Robin Williams, discussing conspiracy theories. She criticized the misuse of AI to fabricate content, highlighting the emotional harm to her family and the violation of her father's legacy and rights.

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Zelda Williams Condemns AI-Generated Deepfake of Robin Williams
2026-09-21