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Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death
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Dolly Parton's sister has issued a plea to fans over "fake AI garbage" posted on social media in the wake of the singer's death.
Key facts
- Tributes to the late country legend have appeared online and at locations including the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, after Parton died on 25 August at the age of 80
- On YouTube, a "heartfelt fan-made tribute by Miley Cyrus" to her godmother Dolly Parton and sung in the style of the Wrecking Ball singer has had more than 1.5 million views
- In October, Robin Williams' daughter asked fans to stop sending fake AI-generated videos of her father — It has an AI label and disclaimer in the description to say it is not an "official release by Miley Cyrus or Dolly Parton's representatives
Summary
Tributes to the late country legend have appeared online and at locations including the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, after Parton died on 25 August at the age of 80. Writing on Instagram, Stella Parton thanked those who had shown "genuine support" for the star and her family - but said a "tremendous amount of AI and endless garbage being posted" had been "challenging to absorb". Her request for people to show "more compassion" in how they respond to Parton's death follows similar pleas from families of late celebrities over AI tributes. In October, Robin Williams' daughter asked fans to stop sending fake AI-generated videos of her father.