Amy Redford, daughter of the late actor Robert Redford, has spoken out against the proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated tributes to her father, who died in September. In a statement posted on social media, she thanked fans for their “overwhelming love and support” but condemned the use of AI to create fabricated versions of funerals, tributes and quotes attributed to family members.
“There have been multiple AI versions of funerals, tributes and quotes from members of my family that are fabrications,” she wrote. “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 emphasised that no public funeral has yet taken place, and that a memorial to honour her father’s life is still being planned. “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 said.
She also called for transparency in the use of AI, asking people to consider the impact on grieving families. “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.”
