Researchers track surge of AI deepfake political ads in US midterm campaigns
Researchers have identified a significant increase in AI-generated deepfake political advertisements deployed during US midterm campaigns, raising concerns about the blurring of truth. A specific study tracked $80 million in such ads, attributing 83% of them to Republican campaigns. The widespread use of these AI-powered ads marks a new development in political campaigning.
4 articles from 4 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.
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4 outlets covered “Researchers track surge of AI deepfake political ads in US midterm campaigns”. All of them report the following:
- AI deepfake political ads are used in US midterm campaigns
- These ads blur the line between truth and fiction
- There is a surge/growth in the use of AI deepfake political ads
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