The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is working to establish rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising.
The effort comes as several candidates for statewide office are already using AI-generated content in campaign attack ads. A recent statewide poll suggests many Oklahoma voters want greater transparency and stricter limits on how the technology is used in campaigns.
AI already appearing in campaigns
Several candidates running for statewide office have incorporated artificial intelligence into campaign advertising, including attack ads.
The growing use of AI in political messaging has raised concerns about how the technology could influence voters and blur the line between authentic and generated content.
Voters favor disclosure
A recent statewide poll found that 92% of Oklahoma respondents either strongly or somewhat agreed that campaigns should disclose when artificial intelligence is used in political advertisements.
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The findings indicate broad public support for transparency as AI becomes more common in political communication.
Support for broader restrictions
The poll also found that 75% of respondents believe artificial intelligence should be banned from all political advertisements and campaign materials.
The results suggest many voters remain skeptical of AI’s role in elections and support stronger safeguards against its use.
Rules still being developed
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is continuing its work to develop regulations surrounding artificial intelligence in political advertising.
Officials have not yet finalized what any future rules may require, but the discussion comes as AI becomes an increasingly prominent tool in political campaigns across Oklahoma and the nation.
