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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.
Newsom's deepfake election laws are already being challenged in federal court
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills to combat deepfake election content and remove deceptive material from social media, but two are facing court challenges.
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 unflattering AI-doctored video of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Gavin Newsom signs AI bills aimed at fighting election deepfakes like those spread by Elon Musk
Newsom also signed two SAG-AFTRA-related bills — AB 2602 and AB 1836 — aimed at protecting performers from unauthorized AI use. Last year, members of SAG-AFTRA went on strike against major studios and streamers. The performers claimed victory when their new contract offered compensation for the use of their "digital doubles."
Elon Musk criticizes Governor Newsom’s ban on AI deepfakes in political campaigns
Elon Musk, CEO of X, has openly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for enacting a new law banning deceptive AI-generated political videos. Musk, who has been vocal against several progressive measures,
Newsom signs election 'deepfake' ban, critics raise free speech concerns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday, Sept. 17, banning the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political campaigns.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed a flurry of AI bills—but not the most high-profile one
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pile of AI bills into law on Tuesday. Two of those bills concern the rights ...
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 ...
Gavin Newsom Signs AI Bills to Protect Actors’ Digital Likeness
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills on Tuesday that will protect performers' likenesses from being replicated ...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Signs Two Major AI Bills That Give Performers Greater Protection Over Their Likenesses
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills today designed to give greater protections to performers and others over ...
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, ...