California Enacts AI Deepfake Ban, Faces Immediate Lawsuit

Governor Gavin Newsom signs laws targeting AI-generated election disinformation, prompting backlash from Elon Musk and a lawsuit from a conservative influencer.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills aimed at regulating AI-generated deepfake content in elections, effective immediately.
Elon Musk criticized the laws, arguing they infringe on free speech and parody, and shared the deepfake video again to challenge the legislation.
Christopher Kohls, the creator of the viral Kamala Harris deepfake video, filed a lawsuit claiming the new laws violate his First Amendment rights.
The laws require social media platforms to remove deceptive AI content and mandate clear labeling for parody or satire in political ads.
Experts and advocacy groups are divided on the effectiveness and constitutionality of the new regulations, with some warning of potential overreach.

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