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On the recordSeptember 27, 2023
I--my overall impression is the use of deepfakes in campaigns, whether by a candidate or by a third party, can be powerful...
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley expresses concern about the impact of deepfakes in political campaigns.

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