Van Orden hit with cease and desist letter from Democratic opponent over AI deepfake ads
- Posted on October 1, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
Wisconsin Representative Derrick Van Orden faces legal action from Democratic challenger Rebecca Cooke following the distribution of artificial intelligence-generated deepfake advertisements. The cease-and-desist letter addresses concerns about the use of synthetic media technology in political campaigning, raising questions about election integrity and the ethical boundaries of AI-powered political messaging during the 2024 campaign cycle.
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Van Orden hit with cease and desist letter from Democratic opponent over AI deepfake ads
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) was hit with a cease-and-desist letter from his Democratic opponent Rebecca Cooke after the lawmaker aired AI deepfake campaign advertisements about her. “Not only a…
