Newsom signs election ‘deepfake’ ban, critics raise free speech concerns
By Karah Rucker (Reporter), Alex Delia (Producer), Ian Kennedy (Video Editor)
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., signed a law Tuesday, Sept. 17, banning the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political campaigns, marking the nation’s most aggressive regulation of artificial intelligence in elections. The law targets deepfakes that impersonate political candidates and spread misinformation ahead of the 2024 election.
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The law allows courts to block deceptive content and imposes civil penalties on those who distribute it. Starting next year, social media platforms will be required to remove flagged deepfakes. Additionally, political ads using AI must include disclaimers to inform the public about altered content.
Musk, a frequent critic of Newsom, attacked the law on his social media platform X. He compared Newsom to “The Joker” and argued that the legislation infringes on free speech. He accused the governor of trying to outlaw political parody and satire. Musk’s posts reignited debates about the balance between free speech and preventing misinformation.
This law comes at a pivotal time as AI-generated videos are expected to play a significant role in the 2024 presidential election. While supporters claim the law is necessary to protect voters, critics warn it could stifle free expression. As the legal debate continues, California remains at the forefront of AI regulation in politics.
Karah Rucker
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM JUST SIGNED THE NATION’S TOUGHEST LAW AGAINST AI-GENERATED DEEPFAKES IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS, A MOVE AIMED TO CURB MISINFORMATION AHEAD OF THE 2024 ELECTION. BUT IT’S SPARKING A FIERCE DEBATE ABOUT FREE SPEECH.
THE NEW LAW BANS DEEPFAKES THAT IMPERSONATE POLITICAL CANDIDATES. IT WAS INTRODUCED AFTER ELON MUSK SHARED A FAKE POLITICAL AD OF VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS, WHICH PORTRAYED HER AS UNFIT FOR OFFICE.
MUSK TOOK TO HIS PLATFORM X… COMPARING NEWSOM TO ‘THE JOKER’ AND ACCUSING HIM OF INFRINGING ON FREE SPEECH. MUSK ARGUES THE LAW UNFAIRLY TARGETS POLITICAL SATIRE AND PARODY.
STARTING NEXT YEAR, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS WILL BE REQUIRED TO REMOVE FLAGGED CONTENT, AND POLITICAL ADS USING AI MUST DISCLOSE THAT THEY’RE ALTERED.
AI-GENERATED VIDEOS ARE EXPECTED TO PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN SHAPING VOTER OPINIONS… RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT THE BALANCE BETWEEN PROTECTING VOTERS FROM MISINFORMATION… AND PRESERVING FREE SPEECH.
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Click to see story on The IndependentCalifornia governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
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Click to see story on abc NewsCalifornia governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
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Click to see story on TechCrunchCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom signs deepfake laws on elections and entertainment
Click to see story on FortuneCalifornia Takes Aim at Use of A.I. for Creation of Deepfakes in Political Ads
Click to see story on Times of San DiegoCalifornia governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
Click to see story on Scripps NewsCalifornia governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
Click to see story on KESQCalifornia governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
Click to see story on KEYTCalifornia governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
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Click to see story on TechmemeCalifornia governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
Click to see story on WBALCalifornia Governor Signs Actor Union-Supported AI Deepfake Bills into Law
Click to see story on decrypt.coCalifornia governor signs laws to crack down on election deepfakes created by AI
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