Federal Judge Blocks California Deepfake Law in Victory for Elon Musk’s X

A federal judge ruled in favor of Elon Musk's X, blocking California's AB 2839, which mandated labeling or removing election-related deepfakes to combat AI misinformation. X argued the law violated First Amendment rights by chilling free speech, including satire. This decision highlights tensions between innovation and regulation, potentially influencing national AI governance.