Deepfake case study · Video
Voters back AI rules as campaigns’ fake videos, deepfakes prompt concerns - AJC.com
A deepfake video targeting Jon Ossoff during a Senate campaign used AI to fabricate comments about a government shutdown vote, raising concerns about AI's role in politics.
- Incident date
- May 2026
- Target
- Jon Ossoff
Updated May 8, 2026 · 1 min read
AI played a significant role in Georgia politics, as candidates used it to create content and engage with voters. One notable instance involved a deepfake video targeting U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff.
What happened
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins' Senate campaign used AI to create a fake video of U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff with fabricated comments about his vote during a government shutdown. The video aimed to hurt the incumbent. Critics noted the video lacked a disclaimer. The Senate Ethics Committee is looking into deepfakes and AI-generated content.