Robert Redford‘s daughter, Amy Redford, censured those who are paying tribute to the late actor via AI-generated “fabrications” that “do not represent anyone in a positive light.”
The actress, producer and director released a statement on her Instagram speaking out against the usage of artificial intelligence to spread false information about public memorial plans or made-up quotes attributed to her family.
Redford began her statement by thanking fans for the “overwhelming love and support” in the wake of her father’s death: “It’s clear that he meant so much to so many, and I know that my family is humbled by the outpouring of stories and tributes from all corners of the globe.”
“That being said,” she continued, “there have been multiple AI versions of funerals, tributes, and quotes from members of my family that are fabrications. Renderings of my Dad who clearly has no say, and depictions of my family that do not represent anyone in a positive light are extra challenging during a difficult time. We are grieving together, and we are all in support of one another.”
The Roost filmmaker noted that there has not been a public funeral and further plans of a memorial are to be sorted out in the future. “Every family should have the ability to mourn, represent the person they lost, and pay homage in the way that fits their values and family culture best.”
She concluded: “AI isn’t going anywhere. My hope is to keep AI in the land of transparent usage where it belongs. There are many elements of it that were created with good intent. I simply ask, what if this was you? Let that be your guidepost. Let human authenticity live, inspire and be the connective tissue we all crave.”
The legendary Academy Award-winning actor, director and producer — best known for his roles in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President’s Men, and for founding the seminal Sundance Institute — died at the age of 89 in September.
