Why Did California Governor Gavin Newsom Sign Bills Against Deepfakes?
Gavin Newsom took action after Elon Musk shared a deepfake video of Vice President Kamala Harris, which he criticized as deceptive.
The bills aim to prevent the distribution of misleading content in political ads to safeguard electoral integrity and public trust.
What is the Defending Democracy from Deepfake Deception Act of 2024?
This act requires large online platforms to block or label deceptive content related to elections, particularly deepfakes.
Key Provisions:
Platforms must remove or label misleading election-related deepfakes during critical periods around elections.
It mandates transparency in electoral ads that use AI or altered content, requiring disclosures.
Legal powers are granted to regulators to manage deceptive media.
How Have AI Companies Reacted?
Some AI companies have implemented filters to prevent the creation of deepfakes targeting political figures.
The legislation includes exemptions for parody, which Musk cited to defend his actions.
While the bills set guidelines, it remains uncertain how effectively they will be enforced or what penalties will apply for violations.
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