BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.
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The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaign
BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.
BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-10-24 · 05:03 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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AI-generated ads are being used to target voters with specific issues and interests.
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The use of AI in campaign ads is becoming increasingly widespread, with dozens tracked so far.
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Campaigns are using AI-generated ads to reach voters with personalized messages.
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