Deepfake rules in the US: Maryland's fraud law and election advertising

Oct 26, 2026 · Issue 12 · 5 sources, 5 articles

Maryland's new law regulates deepfake fraud, while in the midterm elections, in the absence of a federal rule, state rules form a patchwork. An AI-faked ad has also appeared against a North Carolina candidate.

Who is affected and how

lawyer

In deepfake cases, action can be taken under state law.

compliance specialist

Campaign materials must comply with disclosure rules that differ from state to state.

Sources

• When Seeing Isn’t Believing: Maryland’s New Deepfake Fraud Lawbethesda magazine · Oct 27, 2026
• Maryland deepfake fraud law takes effect with felony penalties | Potomac Beaconpotomacbeacon.com · Oct 28, 2026
• AI Deepfake Ads in the US Midterms: No Federal Law, a Patchwork of State Rulestechnology org · Oct 26, 2026
• AI Deepfake Ads in the US Midterms: No Federal Law, a Patchwork of State Rules - Technology Orgtechnology.org · Oct 26, 2026
• Drag queens issue cease and desist: AI deepfake ad targets NC House candidate Jamie Agerwyff4.com · Oct 29, 2026 · magyar

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