DeepFake

Sen. Amy Klobuchar Urges Swift Legislation to Combat Surge in Deepfake Technology

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MINNEAPOLIS — Senator Amy Klobuchar is advocating for comprehensive legislation to regulate artificial intelligence technologies as concerns over deepfakes intensify. In a recent discussion, she emphasized the potential risks these technologies pose to democracy and public trust. Deepfake technology, which uses artificial intelligence to create hyper-realistic videos where individuals appear to say or do things they never actually did, has raised alarms in various sectors. During a roundtable event, Klobuchar pointed out that deepfakes could be weaponized to spread misinformation, especially in the political arena, potentially undermining election integrity. Klobuchar is part of a growing … Read more

New ‘TAKE IT DOWN’ Act Signed into Law: A Major Step Forward in Combating Nonconsensual Deepfake Exploitation

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Washington, D.C. — On May 19, 2025, President signed into law a significant piece of legislation aimed at combating the misuse of technology to create and disseminate deepfake content. The newly enacted law, known as the “Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act,” or the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act, imposes stricter regulations on the distribution of nonconsensual intimate visual depictions. The TAKE IT DOWN Act represents an important step in addressing the growing concern surrounding digital privacy and consent. This legislation criminalizes the intentional disclosure of intimate images … Read more

New Jersey Takes Historic Step Against Deepfake Abuse with Tough New Law

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Newark, N.J. – New Jersey has enacted a groundbreaking law aimed at combating the production and dissemination of so-called deepfakes—hyper-realistic fake videos, images, and audio created using artificial intelligence. The legislation, signed by Governor Phil Murphy on Wednesday, introduces severe civil and criminal penalties for individuals involved in creating and distributing such deceptive content without consent. The decision to implement these legal measures was significantly propelled by an unsettling incident at a local high school where a student manipulated classmates’ photos onto explicit images using AI technology. This act catalyzed a legislative response, spearheaded by … Read more

Scarlett Johansson Calls for Urgent U.S. Action on AI Misuse Amid Rising Antisemitism in Viral Deepfake Controversy

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Los Angeles, Calif. — Actress Scarlett Johansson has called for lawmakers to address the misuse of artificial intelligence after an unauthorized deepfake video featuring her image went viral. The video, which spread across social media platforms, showcased AI-generated likenesses of Johansson and other notable Jewish celebrities in a manner that responded to recent antisemitic comments made by rapper Kanye West. In the controversial video, Johansson is depicted wearing a white T-shirt adorned with a Star of David and the name “Kanye” inscribed below, seemingly linking her to West’s prior antisemitic remarks. The video also featured … Read more