AI-Generated Defamatory Ads Surge in US Campaigns, $137M Spent

US legislative campaigns are increasingly using AI to create defamatory ads against opponents, with $137 million spent on such content. 80% of these ads originate from Republican-affiliated groups, while Democrats employ similar tactics in response. This marks a significant escalation in AI-driven political disinformation, raising concerns about election integrity.

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