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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.
California laws target deepfake political ads, disinformation
Often a bellwether in state-level regulation, California wants to force social media platforms to remove 'materially deceptive content'
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.
Gavin Newsom signs anti-deepfake law—prompting everyone to share the deepfake he was upset about
Yesterday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed two anti-deepfake bills into law that prohibit the distribution of deepfakes related to elections and require social media platforms to label and provide mechanisms to report them. The laws allow victims and politicians to now sue if companies don’t enforce the new regulation.
California Anti-Deepfake Laws Target of Free Speech Lawsuit
The creator of a parody video criticizing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is suing California over new legislation that he says would restrict his content.
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.
Creator of Kamala Harris parody video sues California over 'deepfake' law
A video creator is suing the State of California for a new law labeling the use of "deepfake" artificial intelligence political ads that banned his parody of Vice President Kamala Harris
Gavin Newsom targets AI deepfakes with new law: Why Elon Musk and others think it's a really bad idea
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills banning political deepfakes and misleading AI-generated content. The laws mandate disclosures in political ads, require online platforms to remove deceptive content within 72 hours,
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Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws
Shortly after these online exchanges, California lawmakers allegedly rushed to back the governor, Kohls' complaint said.
California Passes Election ‘Deepfake’ Laws, Forcing Social Media Companies to Take Action
The state joins dozens of others in regulating the A.I. fakery in ways that could impact this year’s presidential race.
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2 of California’s 3 new deepfake laws are being challenged in court by creator of Kamala Harris parody videos
Derrick Tuskan—AP California now has some of the toughest laws in the United States to crack down on election deepfakes ahead of the 2024 election after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three landmark ...
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California law cracking down on election deepfakes by AI to be tested
His post of another deepfake featuring Harris prompted Newsom to vow to pass legislation cracking down on the practice in ...
California governor signs legislation to protect entertainers from AI
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law on Tuesday that aim to help actors and performers protect their ...
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 that have cropped up on social media.