Sarasota County candidates call for investigation into AI-generated campaign guides

Voters in Sarasota County are being warned to verify the authenticity of campaign materials as local officials investigate potential misinformation efforts targeting the upcoming primary election.

• •Sarasota County commissioners and local candidates are calling for an investigation into out-of-state groups.
• •The groups are accused of using artificial intelligence to create fabricated voter guides.
• •The materials are alleged to be deceptive to voters.
• •The primary election is scheduled for Tuesday.