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As AI political deepfakes go viral, lawmakers struggle to keep up – 2 states’ laws show limits of what they can do

By Stefani Langehennig, Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Denver, The Conversation · September 30, 2026

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Most states require warnings on AI-generated political ads, but studies show these disclosures do little to alter people’s willingness to share the content. Most states have legislated election deepfakes by requiring a warning 28 states require disclosures on the media

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