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
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Republicans have used A.I.-generated content more often than Democrats, ranging from subtle enhancements to convincing deepfakes.
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