Summary
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed 18 new bills aimed at regulating various aspects of artificial intelligence (AI), addressing issues such as data privacy, the use of deepfakes, and the rights of performers regarding their digital likenesses. These legislative measures reflect California’s proactive approach to managing the rapid advancements in AI technology and its implications for society.
The newly enacted laws encompass a wide range of topics, including the requirement for AI developers to disclose training data and the establishment of AI literacy in K-12 education. Specific laws target the use of AI in healthcare communications, mandate labeling of AI-generated political content, and expand existing child pornography laws to include AI-generated materials. Additionally, significant protections for performers are introduced, requiring consent for the creation of digital replicas and imposing restrictions on the use of deceased performers’ likenesses. Notably, one bill aims to combat the misuse of deepfakes in political advertising, mandating transparency in campaign communications. The comprehensive nature of these laws positions California at the forefront of AI regulation in the United States, reflecting growing concerns about the ethical and societal impacts of AI technologies.
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