Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death

BBC Technology Monday 07 September 2026, 11:30 UTC 1 min read

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Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared online.

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