Who’s Behind the Message | Hartford News

This election season in Connecticut, you’ll hear a lot of “I approve this message” — a legal requirement for candidates like Governor Lamont and Ryan Fazio to personally endorse every ad they run. Designed to boost transparency and hold politicians accountable, these disclaimers trace back to federal and state laws passed in the early 2000s to stop anonymous attacks and force candidates to own their words. While negative campaigning isn’t new, this rule makes it harder to hide behind shadows. And with AI-generated content like deepfakes on the rise, lawmakers are scrambling to adapt — some states ban them outright, others demand clear labels. Connecticut’s own AI regulation effort stalled, but expect more disclaimers — and new challenges — as tech reshapes politics.

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