Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death
Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared online.
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, has voiced her displeasure over the influx of fake AI-generated posts on social media following the country singer's passing. Tributes to the late star have flooded online platforms, including the Country Music Hall of Fame, after Parton's death on August 25 at the age of 80. In an Instagram post, Stella Parton thanked fans for their genuine support, but expressed frustration at the overwhelming amount of AI-created content and "endless garbage" being shared.
She urged people to show more compassion and respect in their responses to Parton's death, emphasizing that it's not about clever comments or snarky tweets. Similar pleas have been made by family members of late celebrities, including Robin Williams' daughter, Robin Williams' daughter, and Robert Redford's daughter. The rise of AI tools capable of generating text, images, video or audio has led to an abundance of tribute posts for departed stars, but many have been flagged as AI fakes.
Despite concerns about the potential impact of AI on artists, Parton herself had previously expressed concerns about AI replacing humans, stating that she wanted to leave a legacy of her own work.
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