Robert Redford’s daughter Amy Redford has criticised the proliferation of artificial intelligence tributes to her father, who died in September, calling them “fabrications”.
Redford posted a statement on social media in which she thanked fans for their “overwhelming love and support”, adding: “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.”
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She went on to say: “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.”
Redford said that no public funeral has taken place, and that a memorial to her father’s life is still being planned, saying: “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.”
Redford added: “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.”
