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US state-level AI deepfake regulation legal challenges

Overview

Legal scrutiny regarding state-level laws regulating AI-generated deepfakes in political advertising has emerged in the United States.

In Colorado, the Secretary of State’s office is investigating a potential violation of a 2024 disclosure law. The investigation follows a complaint by State Senator Cathy Kipp against the Independence Institute, alleging that an AI-generated video featuring Kipp failed to meet legal requirements for disclosure size and tool information during the election period.

In Montana, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against Senate Bill 25, a law intended to regulate deceptive AI-generated media in campaign advertisements. The court ruled the statute likely violates the First Amendment by engaging in “viewpoint-based discrimination,” noting that the law treated deceptive media differently depending on whether the intent was to damage or elevate a candidate.

Entities

Cathy Kipp · Montana · Dan Bartel · Susan Watters · Independence Institute

Timeline

12 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Montana AI deepfake law blocked by federal judge
A federal judge blocked enforcement of a Montana law targeting AI deepfakes in political ads, ruling the statute likely violates the First Amendment through viewpoint-based discrimination.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Colorado investigates potential deepfake law violation
Colorado officials are investigating whether an AI-generated video from the Independence Institute violates state deepfake disclosure laws regarding Senator Cathy Kipp and Proposition NN.

Sources

europesays.com · kiowacountypress.net · pagosadailypost.com · pjmedia.com