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AI Campaign Ads Spark Controversy in NYC Mayoral Race
11/14/2025
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- The 2025 New York City mayoral race highlighted the growing use of AI-generated campaign videos.
- Andrew Cuomo faced accusations of racism after deepfake ads targeted his opponent Zohran Mamdani.
- New York state Representative Alex Bores urged regulations to limit misleading AI content in campaigns.
- While some states regulate AI in campaigns, federal action remains lacking, raising concerns about bias and misinformation.
