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Planet Hank sues Vermont’s Attorney General over a new law requiring disclosure of AI-generated political ads with false content—claiming it’s unconstitutional and chills free speech. His satirical video of Congresswoman Becca Balint, featuring absurd imagery like being dumped in a dumpster, triggered a civil investigation and threat of criminal charges. Poitras argues the video is clearly parody, not misinformation, and that the law empowers overreach by giving the AG too much power to police political speech. He seeks damages and an injunction to halt the probe, warning the law could force creators to self-censor or hire lawyers just to speak out.

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