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US candidates and PACs, mostly tied
US candidates and PACs, mostly tied to Republicans, have spent $137M+ on 220 AI-generated campaign ads in 2026; ~70% of the 220 videos didn't disclose AI use
TL;DRRepublicans spent $137M on 220 AI campaign ads; most didn't disclose AI use.
Why it matters: Undisclosed AI content undermines voter informed consent and sets precedent for synthetic media manipulation in elections.
Republicans have used A.I.-generated content more often than Democrats, ranging from subtle enhancements to convincing deepfakes.
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