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NewsKTLA 5October 26, 2026Los Angeles County

Raman campaign files complaints against PAC over alleged AI impersonation

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The campaign for Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman filed state and city complaints Monday against Thrive LA PAC, alleging the conservative Super PAC used an AI-generated voice clone of Raman on a campaign phone line without required disclosures. The complaints claim the operation violates California laws prohibiting deceptive election media and undisclosed AI-generated political advertising within 30 days of an election. A Thrive LA spokesperson called the accusations false and absurd, stating that all ad spending has been properly disclosed.

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Why It Matters

The complaints test the enforcement of California's strict election laws regarding undisclosed artificial intelligence and deepfake audio in local political campaigns.

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Who's Mentioned

OrganizationFair Political Practices Commission“Received a complaint from Raman's campaign.”PersonKaren Bass“Backed by the conservative Super PAC named in the complaints.”OrganizationKTLA“Reported on the complaints and received a statement from Thrive LA.”PersonNithya Raman“Her campaign filed complaints alleging AI impersonation.”PersonLiz Garcia“Quoted calling the allegations 'both sad and illegal.'”OrganizationEthics Commission“Received a complaint from Raman's campaign.”OrganizationThrive LA PAC“Accused of running an AI voice-cloning phone line and endorsing Karen Bass.”