Songwriter of viral toy pumpkin song denies it was AI-generated

What it means

The viral toy pumpkin song—likely from a talking Halloween decoration such as 'Jabberin' Jack'—has been the subject of online speculation that it was created by AI. The songwriter, interviewed by Business Insider, directly denies this, asserting the song was written by a human.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is based on a direct interview with the songwriter, making the primary source the songwriter's own statement. Business Insider is a reputable secondary outlet that reports this denial faithfully; the claim's solidity is as reliable as any self-report from the creator.

How new

Genuinely new: the Business Insider article was published on September 17, 2026.

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