As next year’s primary election approaches in Arizona, officials and voters alike brace for a new era of political messaging. Campaigns across the state are deploying dramatically realistic AI-generated ads to sway opinions, underscoring the urgency of media literacy.

As artificial intelligence reshapes campaign strategies, the Bailey team in Illinois has introduced AI-generated pictures of Gov. JB Pritzker that resemble cartoon characters. Political observers suggest that these new digital tactics could pave the way for a different style of messaging in future elections.