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One particularly troubling example involved a parody video where someone fabricated Robin Williams expressing remorse for “sending” AI videos of himself—an act William’s daughter condemned as malicious. The video was deliberately provocative, and the creator claimed it reflected what Robin “would have wanted,” which many saw as disrespectful and provocative.
Similarly, AI-generated tributes often showcase well-meaning but ignorant attempts to honor celebrities, like an admirer claiming Robin Williams “made the universe laugh from outer space.” While seemingly sentimental, such content reveals the underlying naivety and insensitivity in how AI is used to recall the deceased.