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New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Matthew Lawerence wants to resurrect Robin Williams' voice with AI
Matthew Lawrence wants to resurrect Robin Williams with a modern-day twist. Lawrence, 45, told Entertainment Weekly at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend that he wants his 'Mrs. Doubtfire' co-star — who died by suicide at age 63 in 2014 — to become the new 'voice of AI.' 'I would love — now, obviously, with the respect and with the okay from his family — but I would love to do something really special with his voice because I know for a generation, that voice is just so iconic,' Lawrence said. Advertisement 9 Matthew Lawrence, Rozonda 'Chili' Thomas at San Diego Comic-Con on July 26. WireImage 9 Robin Williams at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in 2006. Getty Images 'It's not just the fact that I knew him and worked with him and so it's in my head — it's in everybody's head,' the actor added. 'And it would be so cool.' Advertisement The idea, according to Lawrence, recently came to him when he was watching an old television commercial with Williams' voice. 9 Robin Williams, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson, Lisa Jakub in 'Mrs. Doubtfire.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection 'It's kinda like this very contemporary, modern, almost sort of foreshadowing of what's going on commercial that he did, where he did this computerized voiceover,' Lawrence explained. 'And it always stuck with me.' 'And then, during his passing, with the AI coming out, I'm like, 'Man, he's gotta be the voice of A.I. He's gotta be the voice in something,'' the 'Boy Meets World' star continued. 'So yeah, I would love to do that.' Advertisement 9 Matthew Lawrence, Robin Williams in 'Mrs. Doubtfire.' ©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection Lawrence added that there's endless possibilities with using Williams' voice as AI, including for navigation on cellphones. 'It would be Robin!' Lawrence happily stated. 'It would be so cool. I'm telling you.' 9 Robin Williams in a promotional portrait for the Search for the Cause campaign in 2005. Getty Images Advertisement During the SAG-AFTRA strike in Oct. 2023, Williams' daughter, Zelda Williams, put out a statement slamming the use of AI to recreate the late comedian. 'I am not an impartial voice in SAG's fight against AI,' Zelda, 35, wrote on social media. 'I've witnessed for YEARS how many people want to train these models to create/recreate actors who cannot consent, like Dad.' 9 Zelda and Robin Williams at the 'Happy Feet Two' premiere in 2011. Getty Images 'I've already heard AI used to get his 'voice' to say whatever people want and while I find it personally disturbing, the ramifications go far beyond my own feelings,' Zelda continued. 'Living actors deserve a chance to create characters with their choices, to voice cartoons, to put their HUMAN effort and time into the pursuit of performance.' Lawrence was a preteen when he played Williams' son, Chris Hillard, in 1993's 'Mrs. Doubtfire.' At the first annual '90s Con in 2022, Lawrence recalled how Williams — who struggled with substance abuse before his death — warned him to 'stay away' from drugs while they were shooting the film together. 9 Matthew Lawrence, Lisa Jakub, Robin Williams, Mara Wilson, Sally Field in 'Mrs. Doubtfire.' 20th Century Fox Licensing/Merchandising / Everett Collection '[Williams] was very serious. He was like, 'You know when you come to my trailer and you see me like that?'' Lawrence shared. 'He's like, 'That's the reason why. And now I'm fighting for the rest of my life because I spent 10 years doing something very stupid every day. Do not do it.' I stayed away from it because of him.' Advertisement 9 Andrew Lawrence, Joey Lawrence, and Matthew Lawrence at Comic-Con 2025. Getty Images 9 Robin Williams speaks at the 24th Annual American Cinematheque Award. WireImage In April, Lawrence told EW that the 'Jumaji' star also gave him two important life lessons: the 'type of compassion you need to have for people' and how you 'don't judge until you walk in someone else's shoes.' 'He really quantified what it was to be a real artist for me in the sense that he was definitely,' Lawrence said, 'and I worked with some great people, and he was definitely the most brilliant artist I've ever worked with.'
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Honda steers in new direction with its surprising plan to update future vehicles: '[Will] create flexibility'
With the United States targeting 2050 to reach carbon neutral, many companies are investing in renewable energy, including car manufacturers establishing new electric vehicle lines. Honda announced in January at the International Consumer Electronics Show that it's embarking on a transformative journey: the upcoming production of the all-electric Acura RSX, fully equipped with the ASIMO operating system and software package developed specifically for its electric cars. The Japanese manufacturer also unveiled two EV prototypes — the Honda 0 SUV and Honda 0 Saloon — at the tech event in Las Vegas. The Acura RSX, which will be produced at Honda's new EV factory in Ohio, is set to be the first EV to use the ASIMO system. It is expected to be completed in late 2025. Honda announced in a press release that it has already begun development testing in "real-world conditions." The company further discussed its EV Hub in Ohio that will "create flexibility" to produce internal combustion, hybrid and fully electric vehicles on the same manufacturing line. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. The company says it's prioritizing human-friendly and environmentally responsible manufacturing that will also maintain high-quality outputs for customers. One of the most compelling advantages of an EV is the potential for significant savings on routine maintenance and fuel. EV charging does cost less than gas-powered vehicles, and many have found that costs are much lower over the lifetime of the vehicle. Choosing an EV eliminates tailpipe emissions, leading to improved air quality and a reduction in emissions from dirty fuel sources that contribute to the overheating of our planet. While concerns have been raised about the environmental impact of battery production, studies indicate that EVs maintain a net positive effect on the environment over its lifecycle. By investing in EV technology and infrastructure, Honda is steering toward a more sustainable future. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
