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Elections

All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Elections. 3 articles.

NYC council candidate charged over AI fakes; what Fresno campaigns must know

Jul 1, 2026

Prosecutors in New York charged a former council candidate with forgery tied to AI-generated endorsements. California campaigns face their own AI disclosure rules this fall.

AI-made political videos reach Kern County, PAC texts ad for Measure A

Jun 10, 2026

Cheap AI tools are showing up in local politics, with a Kern County PAC texting an AI-generated ad and experts urging voters to verify fast-moving content.

AI-made ad backs Measure A in Kern; professor urges caution

Jun 1, 2026

A Kern County PAC used an AI-generated ad in a text for Measure A, reflecting how campaigns here and statewide are testing synthetic media as rules shift.