Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has filed a lawsuit against California's law AB 2655, known as the 'Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024,' which mandates the removal of AI-generated election misinformation. The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to prevent the distribution of 'materially deceptive' media 60 days before an election, but X argues it infringes on First Amendment rights and could lead to excessive censorship of political speech. The lawsuit was filed in Sacramento federal court, highlighting concerns over the balance between free speech and the need to curb misinformation in political discourse. X contends that historical protections for political speech include tolerance for potentially false statements, and the law's requirements could stifle valuable political expression. This legal action follows a temporary block by a federal judge on a related measure, indicating ongoing debates about regulating deepfakes and AI content. Critics argue the law could incentivize platforms to overly censor content, while supporters believe it's necessary to protect election integrity.