On Aug. 1, 2026, a groundbreaking law went into effect in Minnesota. HF 1606 is the nation’s first ban on “nudification” apps. For the first time, legislation holds companies liable for their technology instead of individual users. Elon Musk tried to stop it and is now suing the state, sparking a debate over free speech and the future of a democratized internet. What’s inside the law at the center of this fiery debate? Laurie talks with one law’s authors, Rep. Jessica Hanson, as well as victim and advocate Molly Kelley whose own AI deepfake abuse inspired the law. Laurie talks with her guests about the state of deepfake abuse, the need for legislation, the unique protections the law provides, and why some journalists, lawyers, and First Amendment absolutists are concerned the law is the beginning of the end for a free and fair internet. 

Listen to Laurie’s conversation with Taylor Lorenz.

Listen to to the four-part investigative series, Searching for Mr. Deepfakes.

Watch the multi-part Tik Tok series, Searching for Mr. Deepfakes.

Listen to Laurie’s conversation with Sam Altman. 

If you have thoughts or questions for Laurie about this episode or anything Mostly Human, email us at hello@mostlyhuman.com

On Aug. 1, 2026, a groundbreaking law went into effect in Minnesota. HF 1606 is the nation&rsquo;s first ban on &ldquo;nudification&rdquo; apps. For the first time, legislation holds companies liable for their technology instead of individual users. Elon Musk tried to stop it and is now suing the state, sparking a debate over free speech and the future of a democratized internet. What&rsquo;s inside the law at the center of this fiery debate? Laurie talks with one law&rsquo;s authors, Rep. Jessica Hanson, as well as victim and advocate Molly Kelley whose own AI deepfake abuse inspired the law. Laurie talks with her guests about the state of deepfake abuse, the need for legislation, the unique protections the law provides, and why some journalists, lawyers, and First Amendment absolutists are concerned the law is the beginning of the end for a free and fair internet.&nbsp;
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-human-with-laurie-segall/id1487530250?i=1000783097694">Listen to Laurie&rsquo;s conversation with Taylor Lorenz</a>.
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-human-with-laurie-segall/id1487530250?i=1000771135228">Listen to to the four-part investigative series, Searching for Mr. Deepfakes</a>.
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-human-with-laurie-segall/id1487530250?i=1000771135228">Watch the multi-part Tik Tok series, Searching for Mr. Deepfakes.</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mostly-human-with-laurie-segall/id1487530250?i=1000758816700">Listen to Laurie&rsquo;s conversation with Sam Altman.&nbsp;</a>
If you have thoughts or questions for Laurie about this episode or anything Mostly Human, email us at hello@mostlyhuman.com

Mostly Human is a weekly podcast that explores technology through the most important lens: the human one. Hosted by award-winning tech journalist Laurie Segall, the immersive interview and investigative show tackles some of the defining questions of our time with headline-making tech titans and the people you don't know yet, but should. Mostly Human will leave you with a sense of agency over fear, and a clearer view of how tech can actually work for you.

Mostly Human is a weekly podcast that explores technology through the most important lens: the human one. Hosted by award-winning tech journalist Laurie Segall, the immersive interview and investigative show tackles some of the defining questions of our time with headline-making tech titans and the people you don't know yet, but should. Mostly Human will leave you with a sense of agency over fear, and a clearer view of how tech can actually work for you.

Mostly Human with Laurie Segall

Mostly Human is a weekly podcast that explores technology through the most important lens: the human one. Hosted by award-winning tech journalist Laurie Segall, the immersive interview and investigative show tackles some of the defining questions of our time with headline-making tech titans and the people you don't know yet, but should. Mostly Human will leave you with a sense of agency over fear, and a clearer view of how tech can actually work for you.

 

Mostly Human is a weekly podcast that explores technology through the most important lens: the human one. Hosted by award-winning tech journalist Laurie Segall, the immersive interview and investigative show tackles some of the defining questions of our time with headline-making tech titans and the people you don't know yet, but should. Mostly Human will leave you with a sense of agency over fear, and a clearer view of how tech can actually work for you.
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Digital Abuse Is Sexual Abuse: Minnesota's Groundbreaking Law — and the Lawsuit to Kill It

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