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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The US midterm election campaign has been filled with political ads featuring AI deepfakes that can mislead voters.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:23:43 UTC.

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