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Judge finds new California election deepfake ban unconstitutional
A federal court judge has put a preliminary injunction over a two-week-old California law that effectively bans election deepfakes. The law — AB 2839 — allowed any person to sue for damages over AI deepfakes if the perpetrator’s post resembles a political candidate within 120 days of an election and up to 60 days after.
California deepfake ban blocked by judge
California’s new law against deepfake political ads, which impersonate a candidate and misrepresent the candidate’s views, violates the constitutional right of free expression, a federal judge said Wednesday in a ruling blocking enforcement of the law.
Federal judge blocks California's new elections deepfake ban
A federal judge has blocked a brand new California law that prohibits the distribution of deceptive ads and elections-related communications, including deepfakes.
California Anti-Deepfake Law Blocked for Speech Burden (1)
A California federal judge temporarily blocked a law, blasted by Elon Musk, that bans AI-generated election “deepfakes” in the state.
California bans political ‘deepfakes’ amid changing digital landscape
California joined other states in targeting political “deepfakes” ahead of the November election. It will also be the first state to require social media companies to take action.
Judge Blocks New California Law Cracking Down on Election Deepfakes
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes
Babylon Bee Sues Over California Anti-Deepfake Election Laws
Conservative satire outlet Babylon Bee and a blogging lawyer sued California officials over new state laws that they say threaten their ability to post political commentary.
Federal judge stops implementation of California misinformation law
The judge ruled that one aspect of Assembly Bill 2839 did pass muster, but he enjoined the remainder of the law.
Elon Musk seems thrilled that non-consensual deepfakes are still legal in California
At least Elon Musk is happy. “California’s unconstitutional law infringing on your freedom of speech has been blocked by the ...
California Governor Vetoes Bill Regulating AI Development
Known for backing laws criticized as anti-business, Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill overseeing the creation of cutting-edge AI.
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Minnesota representative sues attorney general, says deepfake ban violates First Amendment
Rep. Mary Franson, who filed the suit alongside satirical commentator Christopher Kohls, calls Minnesota’s ban on AI ...
Elon Musk compares Newsom to 'The Joker' after voter ID requirements banned in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning local governments from requiring voters to present an ID at the ballot box ...