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An Axios analysis reveals $137 million spent on 220 AI-generated political ads through Oct. 11, mostly from Republicans. Four states ban such deepfakes while 27 require disclosure.
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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)
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