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AI is supercharging political ad wars. But viral doesn’t mean victorious

AI political ads are flooding campaigns with cheaper attack ads and deepfake content, but strategists question whether the tech wins elections.

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Fox News· Oct 5, 8:00 AMAI is supercharging political ad wars. But viral doesn’t mean victorious

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Trump launches Super Intelligence Force to keep U.S. leading AI, names top officialsWASHINGTON (TNND) — President Donald Trump announced a new Super Intelligence Force (SIF) on Sunday and has already picked members who will lead the charge on

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Trump announces 'Super Intelligence Force' for AI oversightThe task force will be led by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton, whom The Wall Street Journal reported is expected to be named Trump's AI czar.

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10/4/2026: Who Needs Humans?; The Thom Tillis Tightrope; Saint Francis in the CloudFirst, Will AI take your job? Or will it transform the way you work? Then, Sen. Tillis warns that without checks and balances, U.S. democracy is at risk. And, restoring the Basilica of Saint Francis.

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What Trump’s Chatbot Told Me About the ElectionState and local election officials are trying to keep up with AI ahead of the midterms.

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WAIT, WHAT? Harvard Quietly Preparing to Spend Millions on Increasing AI Computing Ability as Leftists Claim AI Must be Stopped for Our SafetyFor months now, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and countless other leftists have been running around the country, telling anyone who will listen that AI…

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What could happen if we fail to properly regulate AI?The Communications Decency Act of 1996 included a provision exempting tech companies from liability for content on their platforms. It’s past time for Congress to overhaul the measure.

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Democrats write AI rules for a Congress they don’t control, yetSen. Maria Cantwell, Rep. Lori Trahan and others are staking out their artificial intelligence policy positions as Democrats eye control of one or both chambers of Congress in November.

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