Minnesota — Political Deepfake Ban (Challenged by X/Twitter, Ongoing)
Minnesota enacted a law banning the non-consensual use of AI-generated deepfake videos in political campaigns within 90 days of an election. The law was challenged by X (Twitter) on First Amendment grounds, with X arguing it restricts protected political speech. The litigation remains ongoing as of 2025.
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