GoKawiilAI deepfakes and $16M in AI-edited political ads surface ahead of Nov. 3 midterms
Ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections, CNET reports a wave of AI-generated political ads, some disclosed and some not, including manipulated content targeting Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and James Talarico. A CNN analysis cited in the report found campaigns and groups have spent more than $16 million on AI-generated ads this cycle, following a 2024 incident where an AI voice clone of Joe Biden was used in illegal robocalls that led to a $6 million fine.