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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.
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.
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.
Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws
Kohls' video that Musk shared seemingly would violate these laws by using AI to make Harris appear to give speeches that she never gave. The manipulated audio sounds like Harris, who appears to be mocking herself as a "diversity hire" and claiming that any critics must be "sexist and racist."
Elon Musk criticizes Governor Newsom’s ban on AI deepfakes in political campaigns
Elon Musk, CEO of X, has openly criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for enacting a new law banning deceptive AI-generated political videos. Musk, who has been vocal against several progressive measures,
Newsom signs election 'deepfake' ban, critics raise free speech concerns
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday, Sept. 17, banning the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political campaigns.
LA Times Today: The Harris-Newsom competition is over and it’s clear who won. The governor doesn’t seem happy
When California Governor Gavin Newsom delivered the state’s delegate votes to Vice President Kamala Harris last month, there ...
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 ...
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 ...
If Kamala Harris wins, what will happen to Gavin Newsom?
One way for Newsom to remain nationally prominent would be to get a job in a Harris cabinet, if she wins this fall.
Newsom heads to New York to raise money for Harris — then to Pennsylvania, where she’ll debate Trump
The California governor and Kamala Harris both launched their political careers in San Francisco two decades ago. Now, he's ...
Gavin Newsom said he doesn’t have the ‘bandwidth’ to campaign against Proposition 36
I fear I can’t do everything. I’ve got, trying to get Kamala Harris elected President of the United States, trying to get ...
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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 ... social media platform spread an ...
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 ...