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Mrs Doubtfire star says AI could be used ‘with respect’ for Robin Williams’ voice

Deleted scene from Mrs. Doubtfire shows emotional moment between father and daughter
  • Matthew Lawrence, who co-starred with Robin Williams in Mrs Doubtfire, has expressed a wish to revive Williams's voice using artificial intelligence.
  • Lawrence stated that any such project would require the full respect and explicit permission of Williams's family.
  • He highlighted Williams's voice as iconic, noting its presence in animated films like Aladdin and Happy Feet, and its beloved natural baritone.
  • The actor suggested that Williams's AI-resurrected voice could potentially be used as the voice of AI itself in a new project.
  • This concept follows previous instances where cultural figures, including Andy Warhol and Val Kilmer, have been digitally resurrected using AI with their estates' consent.
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