Zelda Williams Criticizes AI Recreation of Father Robin Williams' Voice as Disturbing Amid Concerns Over AI Usage

Zelda Williams speaks out against AI recreations of her late father Robin Williams, calling it "disturbing".
SAG-AFTRA union has concerns about AI usage amid ongoing strike for better pay and working conditions.
Zelda says AI voices are "at best a poor facsimile" and "at worst a Frankensteinian monster".
Robin Williams' voice will be used in new Disney short film "Once Upon a Studio" with previously unheard dialogue.
Josh Gad says Robin Williams' estate allowed the use of his voice for the new film.

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