Melissa in the Morning: AI Abuse

Robin Williams’ children are bringing his Instagram account back to life — twelve years after his death. Zak, Zelda and Cody Williams say they want the page to be a safe, authentic home for real photos, videos and memories of their father, while pushing back against AI-generated versions of his voice and likeness. In an era of AI “slop,” they’re fighting to make sure Robin’s legacy stays unmistakably human. We spoke with our AI expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan from the University of New Haven, about the situation and the importance of digital literacy.