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Content creator ‘Planet Hank’ sues Vermont attorney general over AI video probe
Content creator 'Planet Hank' sued Vermont's attorney general over a law requiring disclaimers on AI-generated political media. The lawsuit argues the law violates the First Amendment, citing a satirical video of Rep. Becca Balint and her challenger that lacked a disclaimer. The attorney general investigated the video's compliance with the law, which mandates disclosures for AI media harming political candidates within 90 days of an election.
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