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Senate GOP Uses AI Deepfake in Shutdown Attack Ad

10/18/2025

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Senate Republicans released a 30-second attack ad that uses an AI-generated deepfake of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, quoting him about the shutdown.
The video was posted on social media and includes a disclaimer that it is AI-generated.
The government shutdown began on October 1 and continues as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over funding.

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Story summary

Senate Republicans released a 30-second attack ad that uses an AI-generated deepfake of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, quoting him about the shutdown.
The video was posted on social media and includes a disclaimer that it is AI-generated.
The government shutdown began on October 1 and continues as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over funding.