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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 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 required disclosure. The suit claims the image misrepresented reality and violated Florida state law regarding the labeling of AI-generated political content.

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Why It Matters

This lawsuit tests the enforcement of Florida's recent election laws requiring political groups to clearly disclose the use of artificial intelligence in campaign advertisements.

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