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AI at the Ballot Box

An examination of the growing role of artificial intelligence in the US midterm elections. Are we entering an era where AI doesn't just influence elections, but shapes how voters understand them?

AI Decoded examines the growing role of artificial intelligence in the US midterm elections. From AI-generated political adverts and deepfake videos to chatbot election advice and algorithm-driven feeds, AI is now embedded in every stage of the information ecosystem. Political campaigns are using AI to create content faster and cheaper than ever before. At the same time, convincing fake videos, synthetic ads and coordinated bot networks are making it harder for voters to separate fact from fiction. With millions of people now turning to chatbots for political information, are we entering an era where AI doesn't just influence elections, but shapes how voters understand them?

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