# AI deepfake ads gain traction in US midterm campaigns, blurring truth

https://mins.news/en/item/93698

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-09 18:23 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/10/9/ai-deepfake-ads-grow-more-popular-in-us-midterm-campaigns-blurring-truth?traffic_source=rss

> Political campaigns for the US midterms have featured a wave of AI-generated ads that could mislead voters. New York governor candidate Bruce Blakeman released fabricated spots featuring Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul, neither of whom appeared in them. Researchers say even obviously fake ads may shape views of candidates and affect voter trust.

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