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US political campaigns increase spending on AI tools

Published Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · Updated September 29

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Itemized expenditure disclosure data from the US Federal Election Commission, dating back to 2020, reveals at least $17m in disclosed spending on AI technology vendors across 523 federal candidates and campaigns.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the growing reliance of US political campaigns on AI tools, highlighting the lack of transparency from candidates about their AI usage and the potential for undisclosed AI spending by consultants and PACs.

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