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Federal Judge Takes Up Montana's AI Election Content Law

A federal judge in Billings is weighing the constitutionality of a Montana law that bars the use of AI-generated content designed to deceive voters — but only during the 60-day window before an election. The 2025 Legislature passed the restriction as AI-generated images and audio became increasingly common in political advertising nationally, and Montana candidates and advocacy groups began using the technology in their own materials.