AI's Role in Local Elections: Boon for Efficiency, Threat to Integrity

Candidates leverage AI for campaign tasks, but deepfake technology poses new challenges in low-profile races.

AI tools help local campaigns save time and money on routine tasks.
Deepfake ads have already influenced election outcomes, as seen in Shreveport's 2022 mayoral race.
Efforts to regulate AI in politics are fragmented, with Congress yet to act comprehensively.
Candidates struggle to combat AI-generated misinformation due to limited resources.
Both parties experiment with AI, but concerns about ethical use and voter deception persist.