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An FCC commissioner has issued a public warning about the risks posed by artificial intelligence-generated robocalls spreading election misinformation in the lead-up to the 2026 US midterm elections. The warning highlights vulnerabilities in the electoral system to deepfake and AI-based disinformation campaigns. The commissioner's alert underscores growing concerns among election officials and regulators that AI technology could be weaponized to undermine voter confidence and manipulate electoral outcomes during critical voting periods.