politics
An explosion of AI deepfakes is redefining American elections
This largely unregulated practice is warping the unspoken norms of political campaigns.
TL;DR
- AI-generated content is increasingly prevalent in campaign ads, creating fictional and often compromising situations for candidates.
- The use of AI in campaigns is largely unregulated, blurring the lines between truth and fiction.
- Democrats are seeking to regulate AI use in campaigns if they regain control of Congress.
- Examples of AI use include depicting candidates in dresses, reciting fake social media posts, engaging in fabricated relationships, and portraying unrealistic scenarios.
- Both Republican and Democratic candidates have employed AI in various capacities, from inflating crowd sizes to creating entirely AI-generated ads.