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AI deepfake ads grow more popular in US midterm campaigns, blurring truth

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Date Occurred Oct 09, 2026 18:23 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Oct 09, 2026
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The US midterm election campaign has been filled with political ads featuring AI deepfakes that can mislead voters.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/9/ai-deepfake-ads-grow-more-popular-in-us-midterm-campaigns-blurring-truth?traffic_source=rss
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  • Type General News
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