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Elon Musk's Deepfake Video of Kamala Harris Sparks AI Regulation Debate

Musk defends parody video as legal; experts and politicians raise concerns about AI's impact on elections.

  • Elon Musk shared a deepfake video of Kamala Harris on his platform X, claiming it was a parody.
  • The video, which mimics Harris' voice using AI, has been viewed over 130 million times.
  • Kamala Harris and Gavin Newsom criticized the video, calling it misleading and harmful.
  • Experts warn of the potential for AI-generated media to mislead voters and influence elections.
  • Debate continues over the need for federal regulation of AI in political campaigns.
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