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In the last year, Missouri has criminalized pornographic deepfakes, but legislators have also rejected proposed regulations on AI-generated political messaging.

The press conference announcing the hearing Tuesday came hours before a Montgomery County anti-data center group released a survey that showed widespread opposition to a planned center there.

The rapid expansion of hyperscale data centers is far outstripping efforts to regulate them in Missouri and other states

Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon worries AI-generated political ads could bring havoc on the upcoming midterms by spreading misinformation.

The suit alleges that the city had unlawful private meetings with developers and attempted to evade requirements of The Missouri Sunshine Law.

Some local and state officials across the country want to halt development of the facilities

A Senate committee heard testimony Wednesday on legislation that would require watermarks on AI-generated content and target chatbots that provide mental health advice.

The programs' creation comes amid the rapid growth of AI usage in industries.

The University of Missouri has been testing out its Show-Me AI program since September 2025 and hopes to fully launch it by the 2026-27 school year.

The St. Louis Health Department is investigating whether someone violated the city's wild animal ordinance after several monkeys were spotted loose in the city.