Overview

• Posting on Oct. 6, Williams called AI-made clips of her late father “gross,” said they misrepresent his legacy, and asked people to stop sending them to her.
• She criticized the trend as low-quality content that puppeteers real people for clicks, rejecting claims that generative video represents the future of creativity.
• Williams has spoken out on the issue since 2023, backing SAG-AFTRA’s focus on AI and warning that models can mimic performers who cannot consent.
• Recent coverage notes a rise in Robin Williams deepfakes on TikTok, with some appearing to use OpenAI’s Sora 2; the company says rightsholders can file disputes but cannot set a blanket opt-out.
• Her statement lands as unions and creators oppose synthetic performers, including controversy over the AI character Tilly Norwood and wider concerns about likeness rights.