Can AI equalize political campaign ads – or will it remain a tool for spreading lies?

Jul 10, 2026

Political campaigns are increasingly using AI and deepfakes to spread misleading messages. In New York, a candidate shared a fake CNN story generated by AI, falsely claiming his opponent had dropped out of the race. Experts are concerned about the scale and impact of such disinformation.

Why it matters: AI-generated disinformation in political campaigns threatens electoral integrity and public trust.

Full story at: The Guardian / AI ↗