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California Lawmakers Move to Regulate AI-Generated Political Ads Amid Rising Concerns

As AI-generated political ads flood social media ahead of the 2026 midterms, California lawmakers are pushing for regulation. U.S. Senator Adam Schiff has reintroduced the AI Ads Act to address the potential for disinformation and misleading content in political advertising.

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