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Damon, Affleck Cite Robin Williams as Career Catalyst
entertainment1 month ago

Damon, Affleck Cite Robin Williams as Career Catalyst

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck credited Robin Williams with launching their careers during Bring Change to Mind's Revels & Revelations in San Francisco, where they accepted the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award; Williams’ children presented the honor as the event — which raised about $2.5 million for mental-health discussions — highlighted how his support helped them finish Good Will Hunting and pursue their dreams, with the Giants hats they wore paying homage to the late star.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#ben-affleck#bring-change-to-mind#entertainment
Families Condemn AI Deepfakes of Deceased Celebrities
technology7 months ago

Families Condemn AI Deepfakes of Deceased Celebrities

OpenAI's Sora platform has sparked outrage by creating deepfake videos of deceased celebrities like Robin Williams and George Carlin, prompting family members to call for restrictions due to concerns over desecration and legacy. While OpenAI allows estate representatives to request restrictions, the use of AI likenesses of the dead remains a contentious issue, raising legal and ethical questions about ownership and monetization of digital personas.

via Axios|
#ai-generated-videos#deepfakes#george-carlin
The ethical dilemma of deepfaking the deceased
technology7 months ago

The ethical dilemma of deepfaking the deceased

The article discusses the ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of AI to create deepfake videos of deceased individuals, highlighting concerns raised by Robin Williams' daughter and the capabilities of OpenAI's Sora 2 model, which allows for realistic deepfakes of both living and dead people without clear restrictions, raising questions about consent and the potential for misuse.

via TechCrunch|
#ai#deepfake#ethics
entertainment1 year ago

Robin Williams' Heartfelt Support for Conan O'Brien After 'Tonight Show' Exit

Conan O'Brien recently shared a touching memory of Robin Williams, who reached out to him with a supportive gesture after O'Brien's departure from The Tonight Show in 2010. Williams called O'Brien to offer encouragement and gifted him a custom-painted Colnago bike to lift his spirits. O'Brien expressed gratitude for Williams' thoughtfulness, highlighting the late actor's kindness and their shared love for cycling.

via Deadline|
#celebrity-friendship#conan-obrien#entertainment