Manipulation of Political Advertising

A recent Republican attack ad in Indiana gained notoriety for using a doctored image of Democratic candidate Jennifer McCormick. The altered ad featured supporters holding signs that read 'no gas stoves,' which was misleading as those signs had been digitally swapped from their original messages supporting McCormick. This manipulation was not reflective of the actual campaign rally, where the gas stove policy was never mentioned. Such deceptive practices highlight the growing concern about disinformation in political campaigns, especially as campaign ads can be easily manipulated through technology.