French Singer Zazie Files Legal Complaint Over AI-Generated Identity Theft

French singer Zazie announced she has filed a criminal complaint after AI-generated posts were circulated on social media attributing extremist statements to her. The fabricated messages, shared on Facebook and Instagram, urged fans to oppose the far‑right and claimed Zazie labeled Islamism as non‑existent. Zazie denied ever making such remarks, stating the posts constitute a clear violation of her image and an identity theft case. She emphasized her refusal to engage in political discourse and highlighted the broader risk of artificial‑intelligence tools being used to create false content about public figures. The incident follows previous instances where Zazie’s political stance was misrepresented, and it raises concerns about misinformation and the legal recourse available to artists targeted by AI‑driven impersonation.