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.
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 ...
X User Who Shared AI-Altered Kamala Harris Video Sues To Block California’s New Anti-Deepfakes Law
In July, the X user shared a digitally altered campaign video mocking Harris, which Elon Musk then boosted and shared.
California passes AI laws to curb election deepfakes, protect actors
The bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) come amid concerns over the use of AI in the run-up to the presidential vote and ...
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 ...
Musk Attacks Newsom, Says California’s New Anti-Deepfake Law Makes ‘Parody Illegal’
The California Governor signed a set of laws Tuesday to crack down on the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political ads.
Newsom Says He’s Concerned About ‘Chilling Effect’ of AI Bill
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he is concerned about a potential “chilling effect” on the development of artificial intelligence posed by a bill to regulate the new technology passed by the ...
California governor signs package of bills giving state more power to enforce housing laws
California cities will soon face more state scrutiny — and new penalties — for pushing back on housing and homeless shelter construction, according to a package of laws signed Thursday by Gov. Gavin ...