AI Enters L.A. Mayor's Race, And The Fallout Is Just Beginning
May 18, 2026·2 days ago·via Los Angeles Times
Artificial intelligence has now entered Los Angeles’ mayoral race, and some observers worry it is only the beginning. The story points to a political world where new tech can be used to shape narratives, manipulate voters, and make an already cynical system even less trustworthy. That should concern anyone who still believes elections ought to be won by persuasion and ideas, not digital tricks. The bigger issue is whether campaigns and regulators can keep up. Read more about this...