Legal Accountability and Challenges of AI-Generated Deepfakes in Election Misinformation

AI-generated deepfakes are increasingly used to spread misinformation during elections, raising serious concerns about election integrity. Legal frameworks are struggling to keep pace with these sophisticated manipulations, as attribution of accountability remains complex. Voters, regulators, and tech platforms must navigate these challenges to protect democratic processes. Over 20 U.S. states have enacted election-specific deepfake laws, but gaps and First Amendment concerns persist.