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Christopher Kohls, known as 'Mr Reagan' on X, has filed a lawsuit against California following the enactment of stringent laws targeting political deepfakes, which were signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Kohls' lawsuit, claiming First and 14th Amendment violations, stems from his AI-generated parody video of Kamala Harris, which gained traction after being shared by Elon Musk. The new laws prohibit the distribution of materially deceptive political media close to elections and allow individuals to sue for damages over deepfakes. Musk has publicly criticized the legislation, suggesting it infringes on free speech and calling the law an attempt to render parody illegal. The law aims to bolster election integrity amidst rising concerns over AI-generated misinformation, while Kohls argues it unjustly suppresses political satire. The outcome of the lawsuit may set a precedent for the regulation of AI content in political campaigns.
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