California, deepfakes
Newsom signs deepfake, other AI bills into law in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday signed multiple artificial intelligence (AI) bills aimed at preventing the misuse of sexually explicit deepfakes. Newsom’s signature on the three AI-related bills marks the Golden State’s latest efforts to place guardrails on the advancing technology amid concerns over the spread of deepfakes,
California governor signs package of bills giving state more power to enforce housing laws
California cities will soon face more state scrutiny and new penalties for pushing back on housing and homeless shelter construction. Gov.
PG&E and California lawmakers point the blame at each other for skyrocketing bills
Skyrocketing PG&E bills, but who is to blame? PG&E is pointing the finger at utility regulators, but elected officials say the utility could do more to fight for consumers.
How California Lawmakers' AI Bills Could Set a New 'Code' of Conduct
The California Legislature passed more than a dozen bills to regulate artificial intelligence in recent days, though some ambitions fell short.
California bills protecting actors, performers from A.I. replicas signed into law by Gov. Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed two bills into law that would protect actors and performers from artificial intelligence or other digital replicas of their likeness being used without their consent, his office announced Tuesday.
California's Newsom signs several new housing bills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed into law a comprehensive bipartisan housing package, with bills focused on addressing homelessness and the scarcity of housing in the state.
New California AI Legislation Affecting Hollywood
Under current choice of law cases, these new laws are likely to apply only to plaintiffs domiciled in California (including at time of death for deceased personalities), regardless of where the offending act occurred.
California Lawmakers Think They Can Outsmart AI
California is notoriously absurd on this front, as our top politicians routinely make grandiose pronouncements. Their latest ban will change the trajectory of Earth's climate patterns! They will stand up to greed and Other Evil Forces!
California's new AI regulations are cracking down on political deepfakes
The introduction of advanced generative artificial intelligence has made that threat more pervasive, but California's new regulations will hold social media platforms accountable for what the platforms allow to spread.
California Governor’s desk overflows with AI bills as state leads the charge on regulation
Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills on deepfakes and protecting actors' rights in the age of AI, but says he is still mulling ...
Newsom signs bills to boost homebuilding, announces "Homekey+" to address housing crisis in California
Governor Gavin Newsom announced new action to address homelessness and expand affordable housing Thursday morning as he ...
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California’s maternity care crisis is worsening as Gov. Newsom decides on bills to slow closures
Dozens of California hospitals shut their maternity wards over the past decade, and the trend continued in 2024 after ...
California could cut utility bills with distributed energy. Why isn’t it?
California policymakers are searching for ways to rein in the cost of expanding the state’s power grid, which is necessary to ...
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills to help boost homebuilding, expand housing for homeless residents
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new action to address homelessness and expand affordable housing Thursday morning as he signed ...
What is California’s new anti-deepfake bill and can it stop manipulated political ads? | Explained
California’s governor Gavin Newsom promised to take action on deepfake AI-generated content in late July after X owner and ...
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State bills focusing on antisemitism and Holocaust education training await Newsom’s signature
The bills focus on the atmosphere at colleges, antisemitism in diversity training, distribution of hate flyers, and Holocaust ...