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Iconic country duo Brooks & Dunn issued a blunt PSA about “wild” artificial intelligence (AI) claims on the internet about the band. On Monday, Oct. 20, Ronnie Dunn and Kix Brooks took to Instagram via the band’s official account to call out rampant, false information. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 “AI… ‘The beast is outta the cage’ ….can’t believe what you read, can’t believe what you see!” they captioned the update. In the featured image, Brooks & Dunn addressed fake reports, sending an important reminder to fans. “The internet’s gotten pretty wild lately, seems like ‘AI’ can make anybody say or do just about anything these days,” they wrote. “We’ve seen fake tour announcements, fake albums, fake hospital stays, even fake movies and documentaries. There is an epidemic of misinformation being distributed to countless sites across the internet.” Brooks & Dunn assured followers, writing, “We’re working non-stop to eliminate the problem, but the sheer volume is overwhelming. Unfortunately, we can’t control it all. Welcome to the era of ungoverned, AI-generated falsehoods.” To conclude the post, the country duo reminded fans, “If you see something with our name or face on it that didn’t come straight from our verified official accounts, don’t fall for it. For now, good old common sense seems to be the most effective weapon against the crazies and the ‘machine.'” Folks in the comments flooded Brooks & Dunn with support, with one Instagram user writing, “This goes for any artist! You never know what is real or not. Stick to the source – agreed! Thanks for the share. ❤️.” Another fan declared, “AI sux but B&D will always rawk 🤠🤘❤️.” Someone else shared, “I thought Ronnie and Kix were out walking the beach hand in hand!! That’s what Facebook says anyways 😂😂 Crazy times boys 🎸🎸.” A different Instagram user joked, “Sounds like something AI would say.” Meanwhile, yet another fan commented, “Thanks for the heads up. This is happening to a lot of artists and entertainers. Everyone just keep your eyes open and think straight.”
