The United States has announced a multi-agency task force to combat AI-generated misinformation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Officials from the Federal Election Commission, FCC, and Homeland Security will collaborate to identify and act against synthetic political content.
This comes after AI-generated videos and images circulated during the 2024 cycle, misleading voters about polling times and candidates. The new measures include mandatory disclosures for AI-generated campaign material and a nationwide voter awareness drive.
Governments in South Asia, including India and Bangladesh, are closely watching the development, as several states prepare for their own elections amid a growing digital media landscape.
