AI-generated videos depicting Princess Diana in modern scenarios are drawing millions of views and prompting an ethics debate, per a USA Today report published July 1. The report outlines a surge of Princess Diana AI and deepfake posts as she would have turned 65 on July 1. AI and deepfake expert Henry Ajder calls the trend “synthetic resurrection” and questions creators’ motives, citing engagement-driven payouts. Examples include an Instagram clip of Diana eating reported favorite foods with 2.8 million views, and a video on X placing her in heaven. Navarra warns younger audiences may confuse archives with fabrications, and says the clips pressure her family, including Princes William and Harry. Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams calls the trend tasteless.
