Elon Musk, Kamala Harris and California
Elon Musk Tears Into Gavin Newsom: 'The Joker is in Charge'
In reply to a post condemning Newsom's law, which taunts "memes are illegal", Musk writes: "The Joker is in charge," and he also reposts a picture of Newsom alongside the Batman villain.
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.
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 elections in legal trouble.
Gavin Newsom signs election ‘deepfake’ ban in rebuke to Elon Musk
California now has the nation’s most aggressive law in place on AI-generated content before the November election.
Musk Attacks Newsom, Says California’s New Anti-Deepfake Law Makes ‘Parody Illegal’
The California Governor signed a set of laws Tuesday to crack down on the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political ads.
Newsom's deepfake election laws are already being challenged in federal court
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three bills to combat deepfake election content and remove deceptive material from social media, but two are facing court challenges.
Elon Musk ridicules 'joker' Gavin Newsom as California Gov signs new anti-deepfake law
Elon Musk said Gavin Newsom's law in California that attempts to regulate AI-generated content has made 'parody illegal' in the state
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."
Gavin Newsom targets AI deepfakes with new law: Why Elon Musk and others think it's a really bad idea
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed bills banning political deepfakes and misleading AI-generated content. The laws mandate disclosures in politic
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.
Elon Musk officially moves X headquarters from California to Texas
New court filings revealed that X's headquarters are now in Bastrop, Texas, Forbes reports. Musk originally stated that the ...
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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 or political ads and communications ...
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US legislators harden stance on China, Brazil bans Musk’s X
The U.S. continues to take a firm stance on China. When does censorship go too far? Plus, California’s gas inventory may hurt ...
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 ...