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A.I.-Generated Ads Flood Midterm Elections, Republicans Use More Than Democrats

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A.I.-generated advertisements totaling $137 million have flooded midterm elections, with Republicans using such content more frequently than Democrats. The ads range from subtle enhancements to convincing deepfakes.

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  1. 2026-10-16 11:27 · New York Times AI
    $137 Million in A.I.-Generated Ads Flood the Midterms
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