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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — PoliticsAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough

Former State Rep. Mike Beltran sues political action committee over AI-generated campaign image

Former State Representative Mike Beltran has filed a lawsuit against a political action committee, alleging the group used a doctored, AI-generated image of him in campaign materials without the mandatory disclosure required by Florida law. Beltran claims the image misrepresents reality and violates state regulations regarding the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising.

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Why It Matters

This lawsuit tests the enforcement of Florida's recent transparency laws requiring political groups to clearly label in campaign advertisements.

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personMike Beltran“Former State Representative who initiated the lawsuit.”locationFlorida“Jurisdiction where the lawsuit was filed and where the AI disclosure law applies”