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California's Deepfake Ban: Striking a Balance Between Free Speech and Election Integrity?
California's AB 2839, aimed at banning deceptive AI deepfakes in elections, has been struck down by a federal judge amid cries of censorship. This in-depth analysis explores the law's intent to protect voters, the free speech backlash from conservatives and libertarians, Democratic defenses, and broader implications for U.S. politics in an AI-driven era.