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Schneier on Security · October 2, 2026 · On the brief until October 16, 2026

How American Political Campaigns Are Using AI—and What They’re Spending on the Tools

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THE AI ANGLE
Automating campaign outreach, staff research, and ad production

Campaign finance filings show hundreds of US political campaigns pay for AI tools to run office tasks, voter research, and automated text messaging. Most AI spending stays hidden because outside consultants and independent committees do not have to report itemized vendor costs. This leaves election researchers and regulators with an incomplete picture of digital political strategy.

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THE TEACHING ANGLE
Voters widely disapprove of candidates using AI, yet election disclosure rules fail to capture AI tools deployed through third-party political consultants.

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