Voters face uneven AI deepfake protections

Data: NCSL; Map: Sara Wise/Axios Americans across the country could have very different experiences with AI deepfakes leading up to Election Day, thanks to a patchwork of state rules. Why it matters: AI-generated attack ads and campaign content are rampant leading up to the midterms as candidates across the political spectrum use the technology. State of play: Twenty-nine states have AI election deepfake laws in effect, while two others — California and Hawaii — have had their laws permanently…