Maine’s New AI Ad Disclosure Law | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Maine just passed a bold new law requiring political campaigns to disclose if they’re using AI-generated content in ads — whether on TV, radio, newspapers, or online. The twist? Online ads are only covered if the campaign pays to promote them, leaving social media’s murky landscape tricky to police. Some candidates, like Bobby Charles, are already using AI videos of opponents — spending big on Meta ads, though claiming that money wasn’t for the AI stuff. Others, like Pingree and Bennett, say they’re fully onboard with transparency and haven’t used the tech yet. Skip the disclosure? You could…