The Dallas Morning News: Political ads in Texas should be required to disclose AI use

The Dallas Morning News: Political ads in Texas should be required to disclose AI use

As digital wizardry advances, it is becoming ever more difficult to believe what you see and hear, and to know who has produced and distributed an image or video. The problem is especially pernicious in political campaigns.

Will Texas send people to jail for political memes?

Texas House Bill 366 (2025-2026, 89th Legislature), authored by former House Speaker Dade Phelan, requires political advertisements to disclose if images, audio, or videos are substantially altered, particularly using AI or deepfake technology, to misrepresent a candidate or officeholder’s appearance, speech, or conduct. Supporters of the bill say it only applies to officeholders, candidates, and PACs, though critics argue its broad language cou…