Texas Elections 2026: Navigating the Legal Minefield of AI-Generated Content

As Texas approaches the 2026 primaries, the rise of AI-generated content poses significant legal challenges to election integrity. The ability of deepfakes to spread misinformation forces a re-evaluation of defamation laws, potential election interference statutes, and the constitutional balance between free speech and the need to protect voters from deceptive content. This requires strong public policy responses and increased citizen vigilance to maintain trust in our democratic processes.