The AI deepfake election is starting to get litigious
The AI deepfake election is starting to get litigious
- October 2, 2026
- Cailin O’Connor, logic & philosophy of sciences, shares expertise with Axios, MSN and Yahoo News
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Zoom out: Political experts say AI deepfakes erode trust in the political system, making it harder for voters to know what a candidate actually stands for. The ads can be effective even when viewers know they're fake, UC Irvine epistemologist Cailin O'Connor previously told Axios. The ads could also compound broader declines in Americans' trust in the federal government, institutions and news media.
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