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Michael Lee’s Campaign Adds AI Disclaimer After Cease-and-Desist

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 6:23 PM UTC · How we work

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State Sen. Michael Lee aired an AI ad depicting Democratic challenger Jessica Bichler in a distorted yoga pose.
Bichler, a yoga studio owner, said the video used her likeness without consent and fooled supporters.
Lee’s campaign issued a cease-and-desist and later added a larger AI disclaimer to the ad.
The Wesleyan Media Project reported 164 AI-enhanced political ads produced nationwide in 2026.

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State Sen. Michael Lee aired an AI ad depicting Democratic challenger Jessica Bichler in a distorted yoga pose.
Bichler, a yoga studio owner, said the video used her likeness without consent and fooled supporters.
Lee’s campaign issued a cease-and-desist and later added a larger AI disclaimer to the ad.
The Wesleyan Media Project reported 164 AI-enhanced political ads produced nationwide in 2026.