AI deepfake ads proliferate in US midterm campaigns, blurring truth
AI-generated deepfake advertisements have become increasingly prevalent in the lead-up to the pivotal US midterm elections on November 3, raising concerns about misleading voters. Political candidates and their supporters have spent over $80 million to create more than 164 AI-based ads this election season, with Republican candidates and their backers responsible for 80% of these, according to the Wesleyan Media Project. While many ads include disclaimers, experts suggest they aim to communicate "deeper truths rather than factual truths," potentially impacting voter trust. Currently, 31 states have laws requiring AI-generated ads to be labeled, but there is no federal law on the matter.
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