Sherrod Brown deepfake video — Oct 2026
A super PAC linked to Senator Jon Husted released an AI-generated political advertisement depicting opponent Sherrod Brown at a party
- Reported date
- Oct 27, 2026
- Target
- Sherrod Brown
The exact incident date was not established. This entry is dated by its source report.
During the lead-up to the midterm elections, political campaigns have increasingly utilized AI tools to generate images and graphics for advertising. One notable instance involved a television spot targeting Democratic Senate nominee Sherrod Brown, which featured an AI-generated likeness of the candidate appearing at a party where he had overstayed his welcome.
What happened
The advertisement, which was paid for by a super PAC associated with the joint fundraising committee of incumbent Senator Jon Husted, utilized AI to create a visual depiction of Brown. Observers noted several technical inconsistencies in the generated footage, including a tie that shifted between different colors and patterns, unrealistic hand movements, and a background sign that contained typographical errors. The Brown campaign publicly criticized the spot, characterizing it as a false advertisement that relied on fake images. Despite the controversy, the advertisement did not include any disclosure regarding the use of AI, and at the time of the incident, Ohio lacked specific regulations governing the use of AI in political campaign materials.