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AI-Generated Death Rumors Target Singer Runa Laila

September 9, 2026
oecd:2026-09-09-eb2bView source ↗

What happened

AI-generated videos and images falsely claiming legendary singer Runa Laila is critically ill or dead have circulated on social media, causing emotional distress and reputational harm. Her daughter, Tani Laila, publicly refuted the misinformation, condemned the misuse of AI for spreading fake news, and urged action against such content.

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Sources and evidence

OECD AI Incidents Monitor
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AI-Generated Death Rumors Target Singer Runa Laila
2026-09-09