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Daughtry Battles AI Deepfakes Targeting His Family
18 Nov
Summary
- Chris Daughtry publicly denounced AI-generated fake images and news.
- Fake content included false tour posters and images of him with a black eye.
- Daughtry released a song called 'Artificial' in 2023 addressing AI culture.
Singer Chris Daughtry recently took a stand against the escalating issue of artificial intelligence-generated misinformation. In an Instagram Reel shared on November 13, 2025, Daughtry expressed his deep frustration with fake accounts, fabricated news, and deceptive headlines that have targeted him and his wife, Deanna.
He stressed the importance of verifying information through official channels, warning that any content not posted on his or the band's verified pages is likely AI-generated. Daughtry pointed to a particularly outlandish AI image of him with a black eye and his wife as an example of the absurd content being circulated, noting it was so unrealistic it barely resembled him.
Daughtry's concerns extend beyond personal attacks; he previously released the song "Artificial" in 2023, which directly addresses the rise of AI culture and its potential impact on authenticity. Despite advice from his manager to avoid drawing more attention, Daughtry felt compelled to speak out forcefully against what he describes as "absolute bulls---" that is getting "out of hand."
