AI political ads in US midterms cross $137 million, study finds

Campaigns and outside groups have spent over $137 million on 220 AI-generated or AI-enhanced political ads in 34 US states ahead of the November 3 midterms, the Wesleyan Media Project said. Only 27% of the ads carry a disclaimer about AI use, it added. Republican sponsors accounted for 81% of the ads and 88% of the spending, per the project.