The ad by the the Republican National Committee (RNC) contained fictional scenarios of a Chinese attack on Taiwan and martial law in San Francisco, which was rendered using eerily realistic visuals via AI imagery. In response, Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY) swiftly introduced legislation demanding the disclosure of AI-generated content in political ads. That said, the bill is essentially a giant exercise in virtue signaling given the Republican-dominated chamber.

"This is going too far," Clarke said in an interview.

Beyond potentially deceptive ads, AI is boosting productivity while also threatening to eliminate certain political roles. Legal professionals and administrative workers are among those vulnerable to disruption, potentially altering the political workforce dynamics.