Campaigns Make Use of AI in Attacks
US political campaigns are increasingly using artificial intelligence to create campaign ads and videos, often featuring deepfakes or AI-generated likenesses of candidates. These tactics are being used to project a positive image of candidates and attack their opponents.
As the US midterms approach, campaigns are leveraging artificial intelligence in campaign ads and videos. Rep. Josh Gottheimer's campaign released an AI-generated video showing him fighting President Donald Trump in a boxing ring. The National Republican Senatorial Committee used deepfake technology to create a video of Maine Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner's online history, featuring a likeness of Platner reading out his past comments. A conservative group, Virginians for Fair Maps, released a video criticizing Gov. Abigail Spanberger for supporting pro-Democrat redistricting, featuring an AI-generated likeness of Spanberger burning down a barn. These videos often include disclaimers stating they are AI-generated or 'dramatic readings'.
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