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AI was scrolling on tiktok The other evening, I paused when I came across a video of the late actor Robin Williams. In the one-on-one clip, “he” was discussing loneliness, bad mood and depression, telling viewers that things will get better.
equality of mrs doubtfire star Not only did it feel unnatural, it bothered me to my core – because, although it looked and sounded like it, it wasn’t. Nearly 11 years after his death, someone went out of their way to create an AI-generated version of him.
Given this, the nature of the video was even more nonsense Williams took his own life in 2014Health problems after being misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s. I immediately reported this and exited the app, no longer feeling the urge to watch short-form videos before bed.
But it’s not just people and fans on the Internet who watch this type of content. Taking to social media on Monday, Williams’ daughter Zelda urges people to stop Defacing his father’s memory in this “disgusting” way, calling it “slop” and saying it’s not what his father would have wanted.
“Seeing real people’s legacies be reduced to ‘it vaguely looks and sounds like them, so that’s enough’ so others can stage horrible TikTok slut puppetry is insane,” she wrote on her Instagram Story.
“You’re not making art, you’re making disgusting, over-processed hotdogs out of human lives, out of the history of art and music, and then shoving them down someone else’s throat hoping they’ll give you a little appreciation and like it. Gross.”
Of course, he is absolutely right. and to be lost my father At the same time, I can’t imagine what it would feel like to have complete strangers tear apart your private life – asking them to imagine strange little scenarios and scenes and manipulating your loved one that way. It is morally bankrupt.
Any argument about this being a “tribute” to the actor and his life’s work rings completely hollow when neither of them are at the center of these videos, and even less thought is given to his family. It’s one thing to share old clips dead Poets Society, hook Or flubberBut it’s quite another to get a computer and pretend it’s the same thing. Perhaps even more disturbing is that some “creators” may be profiting from views, likes, shares, etc.
This whole thing feels like an episode black MirrorThere’s actually one that comes to mind, where Domhnall Gleeson’s character dies and his grieving partner allows a tech firm to create an Android version of him through his conversations, emails and calls. Needless to say, this doesn’t end well. That, at least, was with his permission.
But it’s no longer just a matter of imagination – or nightmares. Text-to-Video Software SoraOpenAI has garnered over a million downloads in less than five days and is used to create such clips. Similarly, Silicon Valley moguls are perfecting their designs when it comes to The so-called “grief technique” – which not only brings forth the incarnations of the dead, but also imitates their voices, mannerisms and conversation techniques.
For some, these “successes” consolation is offeredAnd having experienced unimaginable grief myself, I am rooting for those who are finding ways to cope and recover from such enormous loss. But the idea of AI replacing real human interactions or having access to such private, personal information absolutely terrifies me.
There is no doubt that money can be made here – after all, before AI and social media, there were means to create fake contacts with people who were passing by and profit from the vulnerabilities of others. But to me, this is a step too far.
As devastating and cruel as it may be, death is a part of life, and human connection is what inspires us. If we turn more and more towards AI, we risk losing it altogether.
If you are experiencing feelings of distress, or struggling to cope, you can talk to the Samaritans in confidence on 116 123 (UK & ROI), email. jo@samaritans.orgor visit Samaria website to get details of your nearest branch.
If you live in the United States, and you or someone you know needs mental health support right now, call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This is a free, confidential crisis hotline that is available to anyone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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