AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosure

In what appears at first to be a typical campaign advertisement, two people introduce themselves as Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul while strolling through a park on a beautiful sunny day.

AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosure

TL;DR

  • A campaign ad initially seems like a typical political advertisement.
  • The ad features individuals identified as Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul.
  • During the ad, a negative portrayal of Hochul is presented through a voiceover.
  • The voiceover suggests that Hochul's re-election would be costly for New Yorkers.