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September 29, 2026
Political Campaigns Report Over $17 Million in AI Spending
- Federal candidates have disclosed at least $17 million spent on AI tools since 2020.
- OpenAI and Anthropic are the most reported AI vendors, with spending skewed towards Democrats for Anthropic.
- State-level AI spending has surged, reaching at least $92,000 since 2022, mirroring federal trends.
- AI-generated media is increasingly used in political ads, with at least 164 ads utilizing such content this cycle.
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- New campaign disclosures reveal how much American political campaigns spend on AI toolsSep 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM · The Guardian
- Secret weapon or ‘slopaganda’? How AI is revolutionizing campaign advertising.Sep 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Washington Post