AI deepfake political ads exceed 30% of total ad spend in 2026 U.S. e…

Market overview

During the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, AI-generated deepfake ads will account for over 30% of total political advertising spend across federal races. This reflects both the proliferation of AI tools and the failure of federal regulations to curb their use.

legal prediction market

Implied probability (Yes)

80%

Source: user-generated

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