Bills targeting deepfakes, AI liability spark debate among Missouri lawmakers

By: Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 1,304

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Missouri lawmakers are weighing a slate of bills aimed at reining in artificial intelligence, from proposals targeting “deepfakes” to limits on the technology’s use in political campaigns.

At the same time, lawmakers are also considering measures that would limit the liability of companies that develop or deploy AI systems when those systems cause harm.

But as the proposals move through the legislative process, some lawmakers questioned whether the bills have had enough discussion, pointing to …

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