Investment Manager Reveals California Governor's Decision on 38 AI-Related Bills
California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently reviewing 38 AI-related bills, including the controversial SB 1047, which could have far-reaching implications for the artificial intelligence industry. These bills aim to tackle critical issues such as the creation of deepfake nudes, AI-generated content, and the use of AI in elections.
Governor Newsom has already signed eight of these bills into law, making California a leader in AI regulation. Some of the key laws address deepfake nudes, watermarks on AI-generated content, election deepfakes, and the use of AI in the media industry.
The laws on deepfake nudes make it illegal to blackmail someone with AI-generated nude images and require social media platforms to have channels for reporting and removing such content. Watermark requirements aim to help the public identify AI-generated content by disclosing its AI origin.
In terms of election deepfakes, new laws require online platforms to remove or label AI deepfakes related to elections and create channels for reporting such content. AI-generated political advertisements must now have outright disclosures under new regulations.
Additionally, laws have been passed to regulate the use of AI in the media industry, requiring studios to obtain permission from actors before creating AI-generated replicas of their voice or likeness. Studios are also prohibited from creating digital replicas of deceased performers without consent from their estates.
Governor Newsom still has 30 more AI-related bills to consider, with potential implications for the broader regulation of the AI industry. Stay tuned for updates on which bills Newsom signs into law and how they could impact the future of artificial intelligence in California and beyond.