State lawmakers look to ban AI-deepfake political ads close to Election Day

KSL's Inside Sources

State lawmakers look to ban AI-deepfake political ads close to Election Day

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Published on Aug 21, 2026, 1:41:22 PM
Total time: 00:07:42

Episode Description

As artificial intelligence grows and expands, the threat it poses to our elections grows with it. Whether it's fake advertising, misleading information, or downright lies, AI could have a profound effect on upcoming elections. State leaders took action in 2024, requiring things like disclosures on political ads using AI. But did that go far enough? We've seen issues in other states in this very midterm election cycle, so does the state need to do more? State Senator Heidi Balderree joins Inside Sources to explain her proposal that would take things a step further than in the past.

 

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