Summary of Judge finds new California election deepfake ban unconstitutional

Summary of Judge finds new California election deepfake ban unconstitutional
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Judge finds new California election deepfake ban unconstitutional
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Federal Judge John A. Mendez has blocked a new California law that allowed any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.

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Federal Judge John A. Mendez blocked California's law allowing lawsuits over election deepfakes, deeming it unconstitutional. The law permitted suing for damages over AI deepfakes resembling political candidates within a specific timeframe. The judge stated that the law hinders free speech and expression protected by the First Amendment. The decision was made following a lawsuit against California officials by Christopher Kohls for mocking Vice President Kamala Harris. Governor Newsom signed the law into effect but Judge Mendez granted a preliminary injunction in favor of Kohls.