🔬 Science Apr 4, 2026 · Victor Tangermann

William Shatner Says AI Is Spreading Horrific Rumors About Him

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William Shatner Says AI Is Spreading Horrific Rumors About Him
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The advent of powerful generative AI tools has supercharged the proliferation of disinformation, with viral and fictional stories making the lives of public figures a living hell.



Facebook, in particular, has been overrun with misleading news stories, often featuring AI-generated images, that attract huge engagement.



Now William Shatner, the 95-year-old actor of “Star Trek” fame, has become the latest victim of the trend.



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