Republicans Behind 83% of AI Political Ads

Researchers tracking 2026 U.S. midterms found Republicans sponsored 83% of spending on nearly 170 AI-generated political ads totaling US$80 million. While 78% of voters favor banning deceptive AI content, only 31% of ads included disclaimers across 35 states due to inconsistent laws. The study highlights a partisan gap where Democrats prefer regulation over free-market approaches to campaign spending.