Over $137 million has been spent on AI-generated ads by campaigns and political groups during this election cycle, a new high, according to the Wesleyan Media
Project, Campaigns & Elections reports -- up from the $50,000 reported by the Wesleyan Media Project in 2024. But the new total may be an undercount, given than only 30 states require a disclaimer
when AI is utilized in political ads. A separate study by the American Association of Political Consultants stated that 83% of political professionals used AI tools once a week or more, compared to
59% in the prior year.
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