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Political text messages could get more effective and annoying. Blame AI

Political campaigns are using AI to craft personalized text messages to voters, making the messages more effective but also more annoying, according to an NPR report. The technology allows campaigns to analyze voter data and generate tailored messages at scale, raising concerns about privacy and the potential for increased political spam.

read1 min views1 publishedJul 24, 2026
Article URL: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/12/nx-s1-5867763/ai-artificial-intelligence-data-texts-bots-voters-campaigns

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