California, deepfakes
Here is what’s illegal under California’s 8 (and counting) new AI laws
California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently considering 38 AI-related bills, including the highly contentious SB 1047, which the state's legislature
Newsom signs deepfake, other AI bills into law in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday signed multiple artificial intelligence (AI) bills aimed at preventing the misuse of sexually explicit deepfakes. Newsom’s signature on the three AI-related bills marks the Golden State’s latest efforts to place guardrails on the advancing technology amid concerns over the spread of deepfakes,
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs anti-deepfake laws—but he hasn’t yet made up his mind on the biggest AI bill
Governor Gavin Newsom signed five AI-related bills on Tuesday, placing new responsibilities on big online platforms like Facebook and X, and limiting how studios can exploit the l
Governor Newsom on California AI bill SB 1047: ‘I can’t solve for everything’
California governor Gavin Newsom said there are 38 bills on his desk that would create laws around artificial intelligence on Tuesday, but one looms
California governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed three landmark bills Tuesday to crack down on political deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election.
Kamala Harris AI video creator sues California over Newsom deepfake law
The creator of a viral July post on X that used artificial intelligence to mock Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign is suing to block a California law regulating political AI and deepfakes. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed AB 2839 into law in an attempt to keep AI-aided political disinformation out of the election.
California Gov. Newsom says he's worried about 'chilling effect' of AI bill
The bill has divided Silicon Valley, with support from the likes of Elon Musk, and opposition from OpenAI's Sam Altman.
California laws cracking down on election deepfakes by AI face legal challenges
California now has some of the strictest laws on election deepfakes. The state could be among the first to test out the new regulations ahead of the 2024 election.
New California AI Legislation Affecting Hollywood
Under current choice of law cases, these new laws are likely to apply only to plaintiffs domiciled in California (including at time of death for deceased personalities), regardless of where the offending act occurred.
California Lawmakers Think They Can Outsmart AI
California is notoriously absurd on this front, as our top politicians routinely make grandiose pronouncements. Their latest ban will change the trajectory of Earth's climate patterns! They will stand up to greed and Other Evil Forces!
California's new AI regulations are cracking down on political deepfakes
The introduction of advanced generative artificial intelligence has made that threat more pervasive, but California's new regulations will hold social media platforms accountable for what the platforms allow to spread.
California Tackles AI Election Deepfakes
A lawsuit has already been filed against Gov. Gavin Newsom's new bills, claiming the new laws infringe on free speech.
Newsom signs election 'deepfake' ban, Musk claps back resharing AI-altered video of Kamala Harris
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Tuesday banning “deepfakes" but X owner Elon Musk quickly reshared an ...
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to regulate AI uses in elections, entertainment industry
The bills signed Tuesday marked an effort to preserve the integrity of elections while addressing altered campaign materials ...
Elon Musk Tears Into Gavin Newsom: 'The Joker is in Charge'
In reply to a post condemning Newsom's law, which taunts "memes are illegal", Musk writes: "The Joker is in charge," and he ...
AI? New jobs? California’s local news deal with Google leaves lots of unanswered questions
Weeks after California announced a $250 million public-private partnership with Google to fund local news outlets and develop ...
California Governor’s desk overflows with AI bills as state leads the charge on regulation
Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills on deepfakes and protecting actors' rights in the age of AI, but says he is still mulling ...