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Political AI deepfakes infiltrating midterm elections, could pose risks to voters

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As of November 3, 2026, CBS News reported that political AI deepfakes are infiltrating midterm elections and pose significant risks to voters. In the context of the upcoming election in Texas, there is speculation about whether these deepfakes could indicate a shift in support among Latino voters towards the GOP. The article suggests that this trend might be crucial for understanding broader shifts in political allegiance within the Latino community, but no concrete data or examples are provided to substantiate these claims.

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