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Judge restricts enforcement of Montana law against AI "deepfakes" in campaign ads

17 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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17 September 2026

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regulatory

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United States

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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Montana's 2025 law requiring AI-generated or altered political ads to carry disclaimers, on grounds that it likely violates free speech by discriminating based on viewpoint.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Legal limits on regulating AI in campaign ads have loosened in Montana, signalling a temporary free speech win. If you operate political advertising tools, prepare for a more open yet volatile market in AI-modified content.

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3 sources · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 19 Sep 2026

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