Additional criticism focused on economic choices regarding creative labor. "Disgraceful tbh," posted one more.
"Billionaire can't pay an artist a decent wage. Embarrassing."
Consumer frustration extended to threats of boycotts. "Personally I'm never eating Raising Cane's again.
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Distasteful to Chuck, to artists, and to designers," said one person.
Other patrons cited objections to the campaign's featured subject.
"Using AI to create the likeness of major homophobe makes me not want to go back," another commenter said.
Family Approval and Response
In response to the growing public reaction, company representatives confirmed that the campaign had received full authorization from the late actor's family.
The multimedia campaign also features live appearances by Gena Norris and her twins Dakota and Danilee Norris.
It was produced with family consent, according to a Raising Cane's representative speaking to TODAY. com.
The family publicly endorsed the partnership as a continuation of Norris's philanthropic efforts.
"Chuck and Todd shared a friendship built on mutual respect, generosity and a belief in helping young people become the best versions of themselves," Gena Norris said in a press release.
She emphasized her family's endorsement of the fundraising project. "Chuck would be deeply honored to know that his legacy is continuing in such a meaningful way."
"Our family is incredibly grateful to Todd and everyone at Raising Cane's for celebrating my husband's life and helping carry forward the work that meant so much to him," she continued.
The family's approval stands in contrast to their reaction to unauthorized synthetic media following Norris's death in April.
In April, the family explicitly condemned unauthorized AI-generated videos that circulated online regarding his passing, health history, and fake funeral depictions.
"We are aware that since Chuck's passing, there have been a number of AI-generated videos and posts circulating online that contain false and misleading information," read a statement posted to his Instagram stories, as reported by Variety.
The family urged the public to disregard unauthorized digital claims. "These claims are entirely untrue."
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The current fundraising effort for Kickstart Kids remains active across Raising Cane's locations nationwide.
