New campaign disclosures reveal how much American political campaigns spend on AI tools
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THE AI ANGLE
Automating voter messaging and campaign staff researchFederal and state disclosures show political campaigns have spent millions of dollars on artificial intelligence tools for voter outreach and research. These itemized reports exclude larger sums spent by third-party media consultants and independent committees. Analysts studying modern elections must now look beyond direct candidate filings to evaluate digital strategy.
THE TEACHING ANGLE
Campaigns face public backlash over using artificial intelligence even as campaign finance loopholes allow them to hide the practice behind outside vendors.Read the original at theguardian.com Generate teaching or study materials
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