NBC News · 5 Sep, 16:27 · Artificial Intelligence briefing

Dolly Parton’s sister slams ‘fake AI garbage’ flooding the internet since icon’s death

Dolly Parton’s family has publicly condemned the surge of unauthorised artificial intelligence content appearing online following the singer’s reported death.

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Dolly Parton’s family has publicly condemned the surge of unauthorised artificial intelligence content appearing online following the singer’s reported death. Relatives describe these digital fabrications as ‘fake AI garbage’, highlighting the rapid proliferation of synthetic media that misrepresents public figures. The incident underscores growing concerns regarding digital ethics and the ease with which deepfakes can be generated and disseminated across social platforms, causing distress to families and confusion among the public.

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