{
  "id": 6466088,
  "title": "Talarico says Ken Paxton is \"lying to the people of Texas\" with AI ad that puts \"words in my mouth\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/talarico-says-ken-paxton-is-lying-to-the-people-of-texas-with-ai-ad",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-09T19:41:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/james-talarico-interview-ken-paxton-texas-senate-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas State Representative James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, accused Attorney General Ken Paxton of lying to Texans through an artificial intelligence-powered ad that Talarico claims inserts words into his mouth. Talarico stated to CBS News that the ad is consistent with Paxton's history of deceit, pointing to his impeachment for bribery, obstruction of justice, and abuse of public trust. The ad features an AI-generated Talarico reading a King James Bible, referencing his comments about God being nonbinary and Christianity. When asked if the ad represented his true statements, Talarico replied that not all of them were. He emphasized Paxton's past behavior and cited his endorsement from Paxton's former law enforcement director. Talarico stated he would never use AI in political ads, emphasizing his commitment to human-made content. The Senate contest, set for November, is expected to be one of the most expensive in history, with Democrats hoping Talarico's candidacy can capitalize on Paxton's controversies and conservative ideology. Talarico argued that Texans are tired of the \"professional wrestling\" in politics and want a senator who can unite both parties. He urged voters to judge him based on his legislative record, praising his work in lowering costs and boosting the economy. Talarico also criticized the GOP's alleged focus on self-enrichment and wealth accumulation at the expense of working people.",
  "summary": "Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, \"every ad that we put out is made by human beings.\"",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Full interview: James Talarico on affordability, Paxton's AI ads and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/full-interview-james-talarico-on-affordability-paxtons-ai-ads-and-more",
        "published": "2026-09-09T20:43:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}