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We’re Headed Toward the First True AI Election

Axios reports that the 2026 election cycle will be the first where AI is both a dominant policy debate and a widely deployed political weapon, allowing candidates and bad actors to persuade and perplex with unprecedented speed, scale, and precision. The report warns that techniques used in elections will likely be used against voters.

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We’re Headed Toward the First True AI Election
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“This will be the first election cycle where AI is both a dominant policy debate — and a widely deployed political weapon,” Axios reports.

“AI allows both candidates and bad actors to persuade and perplex with unprecedented speed, scale and precision in our elections. Watch what works, as those same techniques will likely be used against YOU.”

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