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The Digital Freedom Fund, a Super PAC launched by Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2025, filed a Tuesday report with the FEC showing it spent more than $81,000 on direct mail ads to support Republican candidate Ken Paxton in a Texas Senate race. This expenditure occurs as early voting began on Oct.
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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 (Stuart A. Thompson/New York Times)

Campaigns Spend $137 Million on AI Ads

Campaigns Spend $137 Million on AI Ads