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

Dolly Parton’s sister has condemned the AI deepfakes circulating in the wake of the beloved American icon’s death.

Dolly Parton’s sister has condemned the AI deepfakes circulating in the wake of the beloved American icon’s death.

Stella Parton, 77, addressed fake AI-generated images and videos of her sister in a statement shared to Instagram Friday, where she also thanked fans of the larger-than-life country singer for their “genuine” support.

“Sadly, because of the way our lives have been lived in front of the public, we have no choice but to be subjected to incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers,” she wrote. “There is a tremendous amount of AI and endless garbage being posted everyday and it’s been challenging to absorb and or ignore.”

“As time passes, those who are in the business of exploiting the loss and tragedies of others on a daily basis will move on to the next stampede of endless misinformation,” she added.

These were Stella Parton’s most extensive comments yet on the online reaction since Dolly Parton died a little more than a week ago following a brief battle with cancer. She was 80.