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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 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.
Elon Musk’s reposts of Kamala Harris deepfakes may not fly under new California law
California's newest law could land social media users who post, or repost, AI deepfakes that deceive voters about upcoming elections in legal trouble.
Elon Musk ridicules 'joker' Gavin Newsom as California Gov signs new anti-deepfake law
Elon Musk said Gavin Newsom's law in California that attempts to regulate AI-generated content has made 'parody illegal' in the state
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 politic
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."
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.
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Newsom so triggered by Musk sharing meme that he’s not ruling out legal action
California Governor Gavin Newsom is not stopping at making "materially deceptive content" illegal in his state.
Why is Elon Musk choosing this small Texas town as the landing spot for X headquarters?
Elon Musk announced in July that he would be moving all of his remaining companies to Texas after a public feud with ...
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Elon Musk Tears Into Gavin Newsom: 'The Joker is in Charge'
Billionaire businessman Elon Musk has torn into California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom for outlawing deceptive political AI videos or deepfakes, saying "The Joker is in charge." Musk ...
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California Governor Gavin Newsom signs election misinformation bill, banning deepfakes
There, governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill banning distribution of election or political ads and communications ...
No, the FAA isn’t fining SpaceX because of Elon Musk’s politics, former FAA head says
Elon Musk is suing the FAA over fines he claims are "politically-motivated." The former head of the FAA disagrees.