By SNN Newsroom | October 15, 2026
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued updated guidance October 14 warning that realistic AI-generated audio, images and videos, along with incorrect chatbot answers, could mislead voters about when and where to cast ballots in the November 3 general election.
The Attorney General’s advisory describes fake political messages that appear to show candidates or public officials saying things they never said. It also warns that conversational AI services have sometimes offered inaccurate polling locations, registration deadlines and eligibility requirements, including information for the wrong jurisdiction.
Because manipulated media can be difficult to detect visually, the office advises residents to confirm unexpected election-related claims with the legally responsible state or county election authority before acting on or sharing them. The warning is general public guidance: it does not identify a specific candidate or campaign as having committed an offense.
Dates and ways to verify
New York’s in-person early-voting period runs October 24 through November 1, followed by Election Day on November 3. Hours and sites differ by county. The New York State Board of Elections and its official voter lookup service provide authoritative registration and polling-place information.
James’s office also directs people who encounter potentially deceptive voting materials to its election complaint service. Its election-protection hotline, (866) 390-2992, is scheduled to open October 24. Whether particular misleading material violates state law depends on its content and legal context, not simply whether it was made with AI.
Primary sources: Office of Attorney General Letitia James, October 14 advisory; New York State Board of Elections.
