Amy Redford, daughter of Robert Redford, is talking out about how AI content material associated to her father has been “additional difficult” for her household following his dying.
On Instagram, she started by thanking her followers for “the overwhelming love and assist that has come by means of emails, texts, DM’s, snail mail, and generally drop on my doorstep since my Dad’s passing.” Nonetheless, Amy famous that she has come throughout AI-generated tributes from her members of the family, amongst different items of pretend content material.
“There have been a number of AI variations of funerals, tributes, and quotes from members of my household which can be fabrications,” she wrote. “Renderings of my Dad who clearly has no say, and depictions of my household that don’t symbolize anybody in a optimistic mild are additional difficult throughout a tough time. We’re grieving collectively, and we’re all in assist of each other.”
Amy confirmed that her household has not held a “public funeral” for Robert but, and they’re “understanding our plans for a memorial sooner or later.” She added, “Each household ought to have the power to mourn, symbolize the particular person they misplaced, and pay homage in the best way that matches their values and household tradition greatest.”
“AI isn’t going wherever. My hope is to maintain AI within the land of clear utilization the place it belongs. There are a lot of parts of it that had been created with good intent. I merely ask, what if this was you? Let that be your guidepost,” she continued. “Let human authenticity stay, encourage and be the connective tissue all of us crave.”
The Sundance Movie Competition founder died on Sept. 16, leaving a profound legacy on the leisure business. After his dying, many Hollywood stars paid tribute to Robert.
Barbra Streisand remembered the actor as “charismatic, clever, intense, at all times attention-grabbing — and one of many most interesting actors ever,” whereas Leonardo DiCaprio recommended his environmental activism, writing on Instagram, “His unwavering dedication to defending our planet and galvanizing change matched his immense expertise. His influence will endure for generations to return.”
Robert shared 4 kids together with his first spouse, Lola Van Wagenen: Scott, Shauna, James and Amy Redford. Their first son, Scott, died when he was two and a half months previous, and their second son, James, died in 2020 of most cancers.