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AI-generated disinformation targets politicians in Maryland and California

By PulseAugur Editorial · [2 sources] ·

Two separate instances highlight the use of AI-generated disinformation in political campaigns. In Maryland, a fabricated image depicted Governor Wes Moore and Dan Cox in an embrace, intended to mislead voters. Meanwhile, in California, a newly formed political group called Americans for Opportunity is utilizing a network of websites to attack progressive politicians, with AI likely playing a role in their creation or dissemination. AI

IMPACT AI is being weaponized to create and spread political disinformation, potentially influencing public opinion and election outcomes.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses the use of AI for political disinformation, which falls under commentary on the societal impact of AI rather than a core AI release or research.

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AI-generated disinformation targets politicians in Maryland and California

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # Maryland # politics # AI # disinformation '... a fake image circulating on social media shows the two men in a warm embrace in the Governor’s Reception Room.

    # Maryland # politics # AI # disinformation '... a fake image circulating on social media shows the two men in a warm embrace in the Governor’s Reception Room. Cox, facing the camera, is grinning. Moore’s eyes are closed.' https://www. thebanner.com/politics-power/s tate-governme…

    LINKS thebanner.com/…/ai-wes-moore-dan-cox-mary…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    # California # politics # AI # disinformation 'Americans for Opportunity has only been registered for three months, but it’s already responsible for a sprawling

    # California # politics # AI # disinformation 'Americans for Opportunity has only been registered for three months, but it’s already responsible for a sprawling network of political websites that mostly attack progressive politicians and causes.' https:// oaklandside.org/2026/06/…

    LINKS oaklandside.org/…/political-attack-websit…

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