$80 Million Spent on AI Political Ads in 2026 U.S. Midterms, Most Without Disclosure
Researchers tracking political advertising found that Republicans funded 83% of $80 million spent on nearly 170 unique AI-generated ads during the 2026 U.S. midterm campaigns.
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